Vocabulary Entry

shred

|verb • noun

verb

To break something into small pieces, often by tearing or cutting.

Example Sentences

"She decided to shred the documents to protect her privacy."

"He used a machine to shred the cabbage for the coleslaw."

"The dog began to shred the old pillow, scattering fluff everywhere."

noun

Example Sentences

"He found a shred of paper on the ground."

"After the storm, there were shreds of plastic scattered across the beach."

"The artist uses shreds of fabric to create her collage."