English noun: remnant | |||
1. | remnant a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists | ||
Synonyms | leftover | ||
Broader (hypernym) | balance, remainder, residual, residue, residuum, rest | ||
2. | remnant (artifact) a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold | ||
Synonyms | end, oddment, remainder | ||
Broader (hypernym) | piece of cloth, piece of material | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | fag end | ||