cantle

noun

Definition of cantlenext
as in tatter

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Recent Examples of cantle Among the machinery are some pieces of equipment that cannot be found anywhere else, such as the cantle disher, which was used to shape the rear part of each saddletree. — Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cantle
  1. tatter
  2. fragment
  3. piece
  4. fraction
  5. shred
  6. bit
  7. remnant
  8. section
Noun
  • The generals have been internationally isolated since the takeover and Myanmar's economy and basic services, including healthcare, have been reduced to tatters amid the strife.
    — Reuters, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Thin ceiling panels hang in tatters and cables dangle like airplane oxygen masks.
    — Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of tatter
Noun
  • The show’s name was inspired by the scientific name for the nightshades family of plants and the paintings had fragments of darkness.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • His story was very powerful, but his story came out of order in fragments.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of fragment
Noun
  • For the spring 2027 collection, McGirr fulfilled a dream, inviting the jeweler and former McQueen collaborator, Shaun Leane, to create pieces for the runway for the first time in 16 years.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Schlossman does admit that not every piece of the AI ecosystem will pass a stress test.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of piece
Noun
  • At least 350 supermarkets — a small fraction of the total number in France — were caught up in the strike.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The speed of the Earth’s rotation can fluctuate, so defining a second as a fraction of a solar day is imprecise.
    — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of fraction
Noun
  • There’s yet to be a shred of evidence that Belichick can build and guide North Carolina’s roster into the kind of behemoth that can go on the road in the ACC, play poorly and win by double digits while barely being threatened with a loss.
    — David Ubben, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Without a shred of evidence, Cloud casually weaponized domestic violence allegations against a fan who was simply cheering for his home team.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of shred
Noun
  • Tomalak did a little bit of everything, fueling the offense as her team’s multidimensional quarterback and patrolling the secondary as a ball-hawking safety.
    — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Cutie from Saie is one of my favorites for a little bit of a deeper antiblush.
    — Lindy Segal, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of bit
Noun
  • Coastal communities in Southern California began to experience dangerous conditions over Labor Day weekend with the remnants of Hurricane Marie.
    — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The remnants of Hurricane Isaias brought nearly 10 inches of rain to parts of North Carolina on Saturday, creating flash floods, landslides and tornados.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of remnant
Noun
  • When suggesting a link (like a link to a voter portal, tracker, or locator), provide the markdown link early in the response or at the top of the relevant section.
    — Rakesh Agrawal, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
  • As the song unfolds, the drums, lead vocal, background vocals, chord movement and production all play a role in carrying and reshaping it, allowing the sections to feel distinctly different while still remaining tightly connected.
    — David Penn, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of section

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“Cantle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cantle. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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