A piece, sliver, or other fragment can represent: Part of a whole (such as one member of a group, or one event in a series).
The idea of small.
The idea of “not enough” or feeling short-changed.
A miniature version, or something that’s representative of the whole.
Fragments of an object that’s breaking or eroding can represent: disintegration, destruction, or its aftermath.
See Also: Breaking, Eroding, Size
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