shredding

or shread·ing

[ shred-ing ]

noun

1. furring attached to the undersides of rafters.

Other Words From

• non·shredding adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of shredding¹

First recorded in 1660–70; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

Many follow American specialists like Dr Mary Claire Haver who shares latest research on social media and celebrities like Hollywood actresses Naomi Watts and Halle Berry who have been promoting the documentary The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause.

From BBC

That judgment doesn't come from me; it’s what people closest to him have said for decades, from the journalist who first warned us about Trump to the ghostwriter who regrets working on “The Art of the Deal” to the people who worked most closely him during his four years degrading the presidency, shredding political norms and tearing our country apart.

From Salon

However, this heavy theme doesn’t get in the way of the campy thrills of “Smile 2,” capably carried with both sincerity and just enough winking humor by Scott, who is in every scene of the film shredding her soul — and vocal chords.

From Los Angeles Times

However, Nickel Creek consists of four truly exceptional musicians, and three of them are singing complex harmonies while shredding on mandolin, violin and guitar, respectively.

From Los Angeles Times

Someone from HR was present for all this shredding, she says.

From BBC

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