shard
word
Definition
A shard is a sharp, broken piece of glass, ceramic, metal, or other hard materials. The word can also be used for any small, hard fragment that is jagged or pointed.
Usage & Nuances
'Shard' is mainly used for pieces that are sharp, irregular, and sometimes dangerous to touch, especially from glass or pottery. Common collocations: 'glass shard', 'ceramic shard'. Less formal; 'fragment' is more general and neutral.
Spanish: fragmento (afilado) - astilla (de vidrio/cerámica)Portuguese (BR): lasca - caco - fragmento (pontiagudo)Portuguese (PT): estilhaço - caco - fragmento (pontiagudo)Chinese (Simplified): 碎片（尖锐）Chinese (Traditional): 碎片（尖銳的）Hindi: टुकड़ा (नुकीला)Arabic: شظية (قطعة حادة)
Example Sentences
There is a shard of glass on the floor.
basic
Be careful not to step on a shard when cleaning up.
basic
She found a shard of pottery in the garden.
basic
He pulled a shard out of his finger after breaking the window.
natural
Ancient shards can tell us about past civilizations.
natural
The sunlight caught on a shard, making it sparkle.
natural