sherd (Meaning)
sherd (n)
a broken piece of a brittle artifact
sherd (n.)
A fragment; -- now used only in composition, as in potsherd. See Shard.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sherd
Synonyms:
- syllable
- section
- smidgen
- smattering
- tittle
- dab
- lick
- bite
- nibble
- little
- flyspeck
- clipping
- vestige
- smatter
- strain
- jot
- driblet
- spatter
- skosh
- mite
- suspicion
- pinch
- portion
- scruple
- granule
- dose
- tad
- iota
- ace
- soupcon
- semblance
- smidgeon
- taste
- morsel
- part
- snap
- modicum
- nubbin
- dash
- smidgin
- nip
- hoot
- smidge
- minim
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
sherd Sentence Examples
- The archaeologist carefully examined the broken pottery sherd, searching for clues to the ancient civilization.
- The broken sherd of glass lay scattered on the floor, a testament to the accident that had occurred.
- The sharp edge of the sherd served as a makeshift knife for the stranded hikers.
- The ancient sherd bore intricate carvings that revealed a rich artistic tradition.
- The collection of sherds found at the excavation site provided valuable insights into the customs and beliefs of the past.
- The tiny sherd of bone provided crucial evidence in the murder investigation.
- The sherd of metal found on the beach may have come from a sunken ship.
- The archaeologist pieced together the fragments of broken pottery, revealing a beautiful and complete sherd.
- The child's clumsy movements caused the sherd of ceramic to shatter into a thousand pieces.
- The sherd of leather discovered in the cave provided a glimpse into the clothing worn by prehistoric people.
FAQs About the word sherd
a broken piece of a brittle artifactA fragment; -- now used only in composition, as in potsherd. See Shard.
fragment,sliver, fleck, shred, splash, glimmer, speck, particle, sprinkling, handful
slab, chunk, slab, lump, lump, chunk, hunk,hunk,
The archaeologist carefully examined the broken pottery sherd, searching for clues to the ancient civilization.
The broken sherd of glass lay scattered on the floor, a testament to the accident that had occurred.
The sharp edge of the sherd served as a makeshift knife for the stranded hikers.
The ancient sherd bore intricate carvings that revealed a rich artistic tradition.
