Shearing — synonyms, definition

1. shearing (Noun)

shearing (Noun) — Removing by cutting off or clipping.

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2. shearing (Verb)

fleecing

shearing (Verb) — Cut to the desired shape or thickness using shears. ex. "shear hedges"

shearing (Verb) — Shave the wool from. ex. "shear sheep"

shearing (Verb) — Cut or cut through with shears. ex. "shear the wool off the lamb"

shearing (Verb) — (physics) become deformed by forces tending to produce a shearing strain.

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