sherd / shirred [ʃɜrd]
sherd – n. – 1. a gap in an enclosure; 2. a notch in a tool; 3. a fragment of earthenware or other material
shirred – adj. & v. – adj. – 1. having elastic threads woven in fabric; 2. decorated with gathers; v. simple past of shirr – 1. gathered up fabric using parallel threads; 2. poached eggs in milk instead of water