Shatter — Defs

01 v. t. To break at once into many pieces; to dash, burst, or part violently into fragments; to rend into splinters; as, an explosion shatters a ro…

imp. & p. p. Shattered; p. pr. & vb. n. Shattering

1.
To break at once into many pieces; to dash, burst, or part violently into fragments; to rend into splinters; as, an explosion shatters a rock or a bomb; too much steam shatters a boiler; an oak is shattered by lightning.
“A monarchy was shattered to pieces, and divided amongst revolted subjects.” — Locke.
2.
To disorder; to derange; to render unsound; as, to be shattered in intellect; his constitution was shattered; his hopes were shattered.
“A man of a loose, volatile, and shattered humor.” — Norris.
3.
To scatter about.[Obs.]
“Shatter your leaves before the mellowing year.” — Milton.

02 v. i. To be broken into fragments; to fall or crumble to pieces by any force applied.

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To be broken into fragments; to fall or crumble to pieces by any force applied.
“Some fragile bodies break but where the force is; some shatter and fly in many places.” — Bacon.

03 n. A fragment of anything shattered; -- used chiefly or soley in the phrase into shatters; as, to break a glass into shatters.

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A fragment of anything shattered; -- used chiefly or soley in the phrase into shatters; as, to break a glass into shatters.