shred

Meaning

1. nounA fragment of something; a particle; a piece; also, a very small amount.

   Example: There isn’t a shred of evidence to support his claims.

2. verbTo cut or tear (something) into long, narrow pieces or strips. To destroy (a document) by cutting or tearing into strips or small pieces that cannot easily be read, especially using a shredder. To cut (fruit peel, a vegetable, etc.) into thin strips that curl. To separate (something) into small portions. To reduce (something) by a large percentage; to slash. Chiefly in rock and heavy metal: to play (a musical instrument (especially a guitar) or a piece of music) very fast and in a way that requires technical skill. To cut through (snow, water, etc.) swiftly with one's snowboard, surfboard, etc.; to move or ride along (a road, track, etc.) aggressively and rapidly. To convincingly defeat (someone); to thrash, to trounce. To cut or sever (something) into two parts. To chop or cut (something) into pieces. To cut, lop, or strip (branches, etc.) off; also, to cut (a piece) from something. To prune or trim (a tree, a vineyard, etc.).
3. adjectiveSynonym of shredded (“cut or torn into narrow strips or small pieces”).

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