shred

1. To cut or tear (something) into long, narrow pieces or strips. (transitive)
2. To destroy (a document) by cutting or tearing into strips or small pieces that cannot easily be read, especially using a shredder. (transitive)
3. To cut (fruit peel, a vegetable, etc.) into thin strips that curl. (transitive)
4. To separate (something) into small portions. (transitive)
5. To reduce (something) by a large percentage; to slash. (figuratively, slang, transitive)
6. Chiefly in rock and heavy metal: to play (a musical instrument (especially a guitar) or a piece of music) very fast and in a way that requires technical skill. (figuratively, slang, transitive)
7. To cut through (snow, water, etc.) swiftly with one's snowboard, surfboard, etc.; (by extension) to move or ride along (a road, track, etc.) aggressively and rapidly. (figuratively, slang, transitive)
8. To convincingly defeat (someone); to thrash, to trounce. (figuratively, slang, transitive)

Plural shred · He/she/it shreds · Past shredded · Past participle shredded · -ing form shredding