remnant

resto, residuo

Piccola parte che rimane dopo che quasi tutto è scomparso, è stato usato o rimosso.

In inglese semplice: A small part that remains after most of something has disappeared, been used, or been removed.

• Only a remnant of the forest survives.
• They found remnants of a meal on the table.
• Her accent is the last remnant of her childhood abroad.

Come si usa: a remnant of something (The wall is a remnant of an ancient castle.)

Sinonimi: remainder, remains, trace

Espressioni comuni: remnant of something, last remnant, surviving remnant

scampolo, ritaglio di stoffa

Breve pezzo di stoffa rimasto alla fine di un rotolo.

In inglese semplice: A short piece of cloth left at the end of a roll.

• She made a bag from a fabric remnant.
• These cotton remnants are perfect for patchwork.
• Only a small remnant remained on the roll.

Sinonimi: offcut, fabric scrap

Espressioni comuni: fabric remnant, cotton remnant, remnant of cloth

scampolo, rimanenza

Pezzo finale avanzato di stoffa, moquette o materiale simile, messo in vendita.

In inglese semplice: A leftover end piece of cloth, carpet, or similar material offered for sale.

• We bought a cheap carpet remnant.
• The shop sells remnants at half price.
• A ribbon remnant was enough to decorate the box.

Sinonimi: offcut, end piece

Espressioni comuni: carpet remnant, remnant sale, buy a remnant