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shred

1 of 2verb
/ʃrɛd/
Forms:shreds,shredding,shredded,shredded
1

to cut something into very small pieces

transitive
  • To make coleslaw, you need to shred the cabbage finely.
  • The confidential papers were shredded to maintain security.
  • In a blender, you can easily shred vegetables for a smooth soup.
  • To dispose of old bills, he decided to shred them to protect personal information.
  • The chef demonstrated how to shred cheese for the pizza topping.
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