The word Shredder has a number of different meanings:

* A shredder (device) is a machine that tears up objects into smaller pieces. The most common type are paper shredders.
* Shredder (chess) is a very strong chess program developed by Stefan Meyer-Kahlen.
* Shredder (TMNT) is also the name of the main adversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
* A Shredder is a slang term used to refer to a guitarist who focuses on technically advanced playing.
* Shredding (tree pruning technique)
* A Shredder (boardsports) is one who is known to ride a snowboard, skateboard, surfboard, or any other board with good skill and some aggression.
* Shredding (guitar playing technique)