shirl
word
Definition
A technical or mining term for a sharp, flat fragment of rock, often found in certain types of minerals or ores.
Usage & Nuances
Extremely rare, technical word. Used almost exclusively in geology, mining, or mineralogy. Not for casual conversation; not to be confused with common words. Seldom appears outside scientific contexts.
Spanish: fragmento afilado de roca (técnico) - esquisto (mineral)Portuguese (BR): fragmento agudo de rocha (técnico) - xisto (mineral)Portuguese (PT): fragmento agudo de rocha (técnico) - xisto (mineral)Chinese (Simplified): 锋利岩石碎片（专业术语） - 板岩（矿物）Chinese (Traditional): 銳利岩石碎片（專業術語） - 板岩（礦物）Hindi: चट्टान का तीखा टुकड़ा (तकनीकी) - शीस्ट (खनिज)Arabic: قطعة صخرية حادة (مصطلح تقني) - شيست (معدن)
Example Sentences
The geologist found a shirl in the rock sample.
basic
A shirl can be dangerous to handle without gloves.
basic
The miners separated the shirl from the valuable ores.
basic
Careful not to step on a shirl while we're in the quarry.
natural
You can sometimes spot a shirl sticking out of the cliff face.
natural
Old mining reports mention large deposits of shirl in this region.
natural