shred shred /ˈʃrɛd/

noun

1. () A tiny or scarcely detectable amount  ( iota , scintilla , smidge , shred , smidgen , smidgeon , smidgin , tittle , whit )
   a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
   
2. A small piece of cloth or paper  ( shred , tag , tag end , rag , tatter )
   a small piece of cloth or paper
     She used an old rag to clean the dusty shelves.
   She used an old rag to clean the dusty shelves.
   
   

verb

1. () Tear into shreds  ( rip up , tear up , shred )
   tear into shreds