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Definition of "shred" []
- A long irregular strip that is cut or torn off. (noun)
- A small amount; a particle: not a shred of evidence. (noun)
- To cut or tear into shreds. (verb-transitive)
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Use "shred" in a sentence
- "Stick a few receipts on the inside, and then shred from the folded end first."
- "As they wrap themselves in the Constitution they mean to shred, that is the self-evident Truth the Tea/GOP Party ultimately cannot face."
- "I just bought the 30 day shred, which is just 20 minutes of intense craziness, and am having troubles fitting it in, but 4 minutes there will be no excuse now, damn!"