Basically Shredded Cabbage is a type of food preparation that is used in many dishes. Slaw, COLESLAW, and Slaws are all terms used to describe this type of food preparation. Slaw is a four letter word that refers to a salad made from shredded cabbage and other vegetables. COLESLAW is an eight letter word that is a variation of slaw that includes mayonnaise or a creamy dressing. Slaws is a five letter word that is a general term for salads made from shredded cabbage and other vegetables.