shredding

American

[shred-ing] / ˈʃrɛd ɪŋ /

Or shreading

noun

furring attached to the undersides of rafters.

Other Word Forms

nonshredding adjective

Etymology

Origin of shredding

First recorded in 1660–70; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

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I’m always on the hunt for cooking hacks, whether that’s shredding rotisserie chicken in a bag for easy weeknight meals or using a rice cooker for more than just rice.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

The main challenge comes from contamination introduced during the vehicle shredding process.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

But this is not the usual K-drama - this is a "micro-drama", the viral ultra-short format that has been shredding attention online.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

“We’re not looking for people to be shredding like crazy,” says Naomi Fulta, a team rider for GrlSwirl.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

Malcolm watched her hands and the old knife unhurriedly shredding it, setting the outside leaves and the heart aside for stock, and reaching for another.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman

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