shred

To cut or tear (something) into long, narrow pieces or strips.

To destroy (a document) by cutting or tearing into strips or small pieces that cannot easily be read, especially using a shredder.

To cut (fruit peel, a vegetable, etc.) into thin strips that curl.

To separate (something) into small portions.

To become separated into small portions.

(slang, figurative) 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.

To reduce body weight due to fat and water before a competition.

To travel swiftly using a snowboard, surfboard, or vehicle.

(slang, figurative) 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.

(slang, figurative) To reduce (something) by a large percentage; to slash.

(slang, figurative) To convincingly defeat (someone); to thrash, to trounce.

(no longer used) To chop or cut (something) into pieces.

(no longer used) To cut or sever (something) into two parts.

(no longer used) To cut, lop, or strip (branches, etc.) off; also, to cut (a piece) from something.

(no longer used) To prune or trim (a tree, a vineyard, etc.).

A fragment of something; a particle; a piece; also, a very small amount.

(rare) A shard or sherd (“a piece of broken glass or pottery”).

A long, narrow piece (especially of fabric) cut or torn off; a strip; specifically, a piece of cloth or clothing.

A thin strand or wisp, as of a cloud, mist, etc.

A thin strip of fruit peel, a vegetable, etc., cut so that it curls.

(no longer used) A piece of gold or silver lace or thread.

(no longer used) A tailor.

Synonym of shredded (“cut or torn into narrow strips or small pieces”).