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shred v

(transitive) To cut or tear (something) into long, narrow pieces or strips. (specifically) To destroy (a document) by cutting or tearing into strips or small pieces that cannot easily be read, especially using a shredder. (cooking) To cut (fruit peel, a vegetable, etc.) into thin strips that curl. To separate (something) into small portions. (figuratively, chiefly slang) To reduce (something) by a large percentage; to slash. (music) Chiefly in rock and heavy metal: to play (a musical instrument (especially a guitar) or a piece of music) very fast. (snowboarding, surfing) 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. (originally US) To convincingly defeat (someone); to thrash, to trounce. (archaic) To cut or sever (something) into two parts. (obsolete) To chop or cut (something) into pieces. To cut, lop, or strip (branches, etc.) off; also, to cut (a piece) from something. To prune or trim (a tree, a vineyard, etc.). (intransitive) To become separated into small portions. (bodybuilding) To reduce body weight due to fat and water before a competition. (snowboarding, surfing, etc.) To travel swiftly using a snowboard, surfboard, or vehicle. [...] Dear Wordle players, here’s a word you might encounter in the game (though we don’t guarantee it!).

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