1.
shredder; paper shredder; document shredder
A machine used to cut paper into small pieces or strips for secure disposal of confidential documents. Standard equipment in most offices.
Etymology
From English "shredder"
Types
- ストレートカット - straight cut (strips)
- クロスカット - cross cut (small pieces)
- マイクロカット - micro cut (very fine pieces, most secure)
Common expressions
- シュレッダーにかける - to shred (lit. "put through the shredder")
- シュレッダー処理 - shredding/shredder processing
- シュレッダー屑 - shredded paper waste
USAGE (what is shredded):
Used to dispose of:
USAGE (security):
Security-conscious offices use micro-cut shredders for sensitive documents, as cross-cut pieces can theoretically be reassembled.