shard
Translation
shard, fragment, splinter
Examples
A shard of glass was on the floor.
A shard of glass was on the floor.
Grammar Patterns
((a shard of sth.)) a piece of (sth.) He found a shard of pottery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fragment, splinter, sliver
Etymology
From Old English *sceard* 'a gap, notch, cut,' related to 'shear'.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'sharp' and 'hard,' which a shard of glass is.