shred
shred Lexical Profile
shred Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A very small amount, trace, or particle of an abstract quality (most commonly used in negative contexts).
"There was not a single shred of evidence to support the accusation."
A narrow strip or small piece of material, such as paper, cloth, or food, that has been torn, cut, or scraped from a larger whole.
"The puppy tore the newspaper into tiny shreds across the living room floor."
• verb
To tear, cut, or grate something into thin strips or small fragments.
"Please shred the confidential documents before placing them in the recycling bin."
To play fast, complex, and virtuosic passages on a guitar, or to ride a skateboard, snowboard, or surfboard with aggressive skill (slang).
"The lead guitarist began to shred during the final solo of the concert."
• Rhymes for shred
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'scread' (a piece cut off, fragment, or paring), derived from the Proto-Germanic root '*skraud-' meaning to cut or tear.