potsherd
potsherd
Definition
pot·sherd (pät′s̸hʉrd′)
potsherd
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- earth: Let the potsherd strive with the potsherds of the earth.
Converse of object
- contain: The excavation revealed what appeared to be refuse of some sort, containing numerous potsherds, bones, metal pieces and a few coins.
- inscribe: The inscribed potsherds reveal a surprise: the quarries were not worked by slaves, but by highly skilled and well-paid workers.
- let: Let the potsherd strive with the potsherds of the earth.
- include: It also showed some very high density objects, including a possible potsherd.
Adjective modifier
potsherd Quotes
Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! Let the potsherd strive with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it,What makest thou? or thy work, He hath no hands?
And he took him a potsherd to scrape himself withal; and he sat down among the ashes. Then said his wife unto him,Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die.
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