A Shred

1. A fragment of something; a particle; a piece; also, a very small amount. Synonyms: ounce; modicum
2. A long, narrow piece (especially of fabric) cut or torn off; a strip; specifically, a piece of cloth or clothing.
   1. (by extension) A thin strand or wisp, as of a cloud, mist, etc.
   2. (cooking) A thin strip of fruit peel, a vegetable, etc., cut so that it curls.
3. (archaic) A piece of gold or silver lace or thread.
4. (rare) A shard or sherd (“a piece of broken glass or pottery”).
5. (obsolete) A tailor.