noun a small piece or fragment, especially of something brittle or shatterable
When discussing violence, 'smithereen' can convey the idea of extreme force or impact causing something to shatter into small fragments.
In the field of explosives, 'smithereen' can refer to small fragments or pieces resulting from an explosion.
In the context of destruction, 'smithereen' describes something being broken into tiny pieces or completely destroyed.
In writing, 'smithereen' can be used to describe something being broken into tiny pieces, often used metaphorically to convey destruction or chaos in a story.
Psychologists may use 'smithereen' in a metaphorical sense when discussing the breaking down of emotional barriers or defense mechanisms in therapy sessions.
Engineers may use 'smithereen' when discussing the failure of a mechanical or structural component, indicating that it has been shattered into small fragments.
Forensic scientists may use 'smithereen' when describing the state of evidence that has been shattered or broken into tiny pieces, making analysis more challenging.