I. ˌklast, -aa(ə)st, -aist noun combining form
( -s )
Etymology: Medieval Latin -clastes, from Middle Greek -klastēs, from Greek klan to break — more at gladiator
1. : one that breaks or destroys
icono clast
biblio clast
2.
[German -klast, from Medieval Latin -clastes ]
: something that breaks or destroys ; especially : a tool for breaking
cranio clast
II. noun combining form
( -s )
Etymology: back-formation from -clastic (II)
: rock composed of fragmental material (of a specified type)
pyro clast
cata clast