What is another word for clast?
Pronunciation: [klˈast] (IPA) 
The word "clast" refers to fragments or cells that have been broken, crushed or otherwise reduced in size. Synonyms for this word include "fragment," "shard," "bit," "particle," "piece," and "sliver." Each of these words describes a small, often irregularly-shaped object that has been separated from a larger whole. For example, a "sliver" of wood might be a small, thin piece that has broken off from the rest of a board. Similarly, a "shard" of pottery might be a small piece that has been chipped or broken off from a larger vessel. These synonyms for "clast" are all useful for describing small, separate pieces of something.
