Shears — synonyms, definition

1. shears (Noun)

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shears (Noun) — Large scissors with strong blades.

shears (Noun) — (physics) a deformation of an object in which parallel planes remain parallel but are shifted in a direction parallel to themselves. ex. "the shear changed the rectangle into a parallelogram"

shears (Noun) — A large edge tool that cuts sheet metal by passing a blade through it.

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2. shears (Verb)

1 synonym

fleeces

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

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

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

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

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