SHREDS Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word shreds. (close relations)
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| scraps | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • food that is discarded (as from a kitchen) | ||||||
| splinters | nounn | |||||
noun • wood in small pieces or splinters | ||||||
| bits | nounn | |||||
noun • a small piece or quantity of something • a small fragment of something broken off from the whole • an indefinitely short time • an instance of some kind • piece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while riding • a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states • a small amount of solid food; a mouthful • a small fragment • a short performance that is part of a longer program • the part of a key that enters a lock and lifts the tumblers • the cutting part of a drill; usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press | ||||||
| fragments | nounn | |||||
noun • a piece broken off or cut off of something else • a broken piece of a brittle artifact • an incomplete piece verb • break or cause to break into pieces | ||||||
| particles | nounn | |||||
noun • (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything • a body having finite mass and internal structure but negligible dimensions • a function word that can be used in English to form phrasal verbs | ||||||
| pieces | nounn | |||||
noun • a separate part of a whole • an item that is an instance of some type • a portion of a natural object • a musical work that has been created • an instance of some kind • an artistic or literary composition • a portable gun • a serving that has been cut from a larger portion • a distance • a work of art of some artistic value • a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition • a share of something • game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games verb • to join or unite the pieces of • create by putting components or members together • join during spinning • eat intermittently; take small bites of • repair by adding pieces | ||||||
| remnants | nounn | |||||
noun • a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists • a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold | ||||||
| sections | nounn | |||||
noun • a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical) • a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope • a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people • one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object • a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon • one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole • a land unit equal to 1 square mile • (geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid • a small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately • a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class • a small army unit usually having a special function • a specialized division of a large organization • a segment of a citrus fruit • the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation) verb • divide into segments | ||||||
| slivers | nounn | |||||
noun • a small thin sharp bit of wood or glass or metal • a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something verb • divide into slivers or splinters • break up into splinters or slivers • form into slivers | ||||||
| iota | nounn | |||||
noun • a tiny or scarcely detectable amount • the 9th letter of the Greek alphabet | ||||||
| rag | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a small piece of cloth • a week at British universities during which side-shows and processions of floats are organized to raise money for charities • music with a syncopated melody (usually for the piano) • newspaper with half-size pages • a boisterous practical joke (especially by college students) verb • treat cruelly • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations • play in ragtime • harass with persistent criticism or carping • censure severely or angrily • break into lumps before sorting | ||||||
| scintilla | nounn | |||||
noun • a tiny or scarcely detectable amount • a sparkling glittering particle | ||||||
| smidge | nounn | |||||
noun • a tiny or scarcely detectable amount | ||||||
| smidgen | nounn | |||||
noun • a tiny or scarcely detectable amount | ||||||
| smidgeon | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a tiny or scarcely detectable amount | ||||||
| smidgin | nounn | |||||
noun • a tiny or scarcely detectable amount | ||||||
| tag | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc. • a label associated with something for the purpose of identification • a small piece of cloth • a game in which one child chases the others; the one who is caught becomes the next chaser • (sports) the act of touching a player in a game (which changes their status in the game) verb • attach a tag or label to • touch a player while he is holding the ball • provide with a name or nickname • go after with the intent to catch • supply (blank verse or prose) with rhymes | ||||||
| tatter | nounn | |||||
noun • a small piece of cloth | ||||||
| tittle | nounn | |||||
noun • a tiny or scarcely detectable amount | ||||||
| whit | ||||||
noun • a tiny or scarcely detectable amount | ||||||
