noun

shredding

Shredding (noun) means the act of cutting or tearing something into shreds. Example: “The company outsources document shredding to a security firm.”

noun

The act of cutting or tearing something into shreds.

"The company outsources document shredding to a security firm."

A style of extremely fast, technically complex guitar playing (informal).

"The solo was pure shredding, packed with rapid-fire notes."

How to Use Shredding

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In plain EnglishThe process of tearing something into strips, or fast, technical guitar playing.

Word Forms

shreddings plural

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Rhymes for shredding

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “shredding” mean?

The word “shredding” means the act of cutting or tearing something into shreds. In plain terms, the process of tearing something into strips, or fast, technical guitar playing.

How do you use “shredding” in a sentence?

Here is “shredding” used in a sentence: “The company outsources document shredding to a security firm.”

What part of speech is “shredding”?

“Shredding” is a noun.

How many meanings does “shredding” have?

“Shredding” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of cutting or tearing something into shreds.