remnant

• Существительное, обозначающее небольшую оставшуюся часть или количество чего-либо после того, как основная часть была удалена, использована или уничтожена; также может относиться к остатку ткани.

A noun referring to a small remaining part or quantity of something after the main part has been removed, used, or destroyed; can also refer to a leftover piece of fabric.

1. Remaining partB2formal

   A small remaining quantity of something that was once larger or more numerous.

   Остаток

   • The remnant of the ancient wall still stands in the forest.
   • Only a remnant of the original manuscript survived the fire.
   • The remnants of the feast were scattered across the table.

   Synonymsbalanceremainderresidueresiduumrestsurplus

2. Leftover clothB2formal

   A piece of fabric that remains after the main portion has been used or sold.

   Остаток ткани

   • She bought a remnant of silk to make a small scarf.
   • The tailor used remnants from the suit to create matching pocket squares.
   • Remnants of velvet were sold at a discount in the fabric store.

   Synonymsendfragmentscrap