shred

US /ʃred/

UK /ʃred/

1.

a small piece or amount of something

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There's not a shred of evidence to support his claim.

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She tore the letter into tiny shreds.

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scrap fragment bit piece sliver

1.

tear or cut into shreds

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The machine can shred documents quickly.

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He shredded the old newspapers for recycling.

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tear rip cut up slice grate