Shred meaning
The definition of a shred is a small amount of something, or is a bit of broken-off or torn off paper or other material.
If you are horribly embarrassed about something that happens and you feel as if you only have a tiny little bit of dignity left, this is an example of when you have only a shred of dignity.
verb
To shred is to tear or cut something up into small pieces.
When you are nervous and you rip a paper napkin up into little pieces, this is an example of when you shred your napkin.
verb
A long irregular strip that is cut or torn off.
noun
A small amount; a particle.
Not a shred of evidence.
noun
To make a series of quick turns on a wave or snow, for example, when riding a board such as a surfboard or snowboard.
verb
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To play fast solos accompanied by special techniques on the electric guitar.
verb
A long, narrow strip or piece made by cutting or tearing.
noun
A very small piece or amount; fragment; particle.
Not a shred of evidence.
noun
To cut or tear into shreds.
verb
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In general, a fragment; a piece; a particle; a very small amount.
There isn't a shred of evidence to support his claims.
noun
(bodybuilding) To drop fat and water weight before a competition.
verb
(music) To play very fast (especially guitar solos in rock and metal genres).
verb
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Origin of shred
- Middle English shrede from Old English scrēade
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- Old English screade (from which also screed), cognate with German Schrot (“small shot") and Old Norse skrydda (“shrivelled skin"), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)kreu (“cutting tool"), extended form of *(s)ker- (“to cut").
From Wiktionary