Shreds: meaning, definitions and examples

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shreds

 

[ ʃrɛdz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in music

Small pieces or strips of something, especially cloth or paper.

Synonyms

bits, fragments, pieces

Examples of usage

  • He played the guitar so fast that he shredded the strings.
  • The drummer's intense solo ended with him throwing shreds of his drumsticks into the crowd.
Context #2 | Verb

informal

Tear or cut something into small pieces.

Synonyms

cut up, rip up, tear up

Examples of usage

  • She shredded the documents before the police could find them.
  • The cat shredded the curtains with its claws.

Translations

Translations of the word "shreds" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pedaços

🇮🇳 कतरनें

🇩🇪 Schnipsel

🇮🇩 sobekan

🇺🇦 шматочки

🇵🇱 strzępy

🇯🇵 断片

🇫🇷 lambeaux

🇪🇸 trozos

🇹🇷 parçalar

🇰🇷 조각

🇸🇦 شرائح

🇨🇿 kousky

🇸🇰 kúsky

🇨🇳 碎片

🇸🇮 koščki

🇮🇸 bútar

🇰🇿 кесектер

🇬🇪 ნამცეცები

🇦🇿 parçalar

🇲🇽 pedazos

Word origin

The word 'shreds' originated from the Old English word 'screade' which meant 'a piece cut or torn off'. Over time, the word evolved to 'shreds' in Middle English, maintaining its meaning of small pieces or strips. The use of 'shreds' in music gained popularity in the 20th century, referring to rapid and intense guitar or drum performances that produce small pieces or fragments of sound.

See also: shred, shredded, shredder.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,407, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.