The Collaborative International Dictionary
Shattery
Shattery \Shat"ter*y\, a. Easily breaking into pieces; not compact; loose of texture; brittle; as, shattery spar.
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shattery
a. Easily breaking into pieces; not compact; loose of texture; brittle.
Usage examples of "shattery".
Morning found puddles crusted with thin shattery ice, portending a deeper cold, only to melt again when the capricious wind blew from the south and an irresolute sun decided to press its authority.
The first cold winds of winter brought falling temperatures, shattery ice to the edge of the stream, and feelings of concern to the young woman.
The first cold winds of winter brought falling temperatures, shattery ice to the edge of the stream, and feelings of concern to the young woman.