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SHEAR

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Shear.

How to pronounce shear:

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Shear - as a noun

(physics) a deformation of an object in which parallel planes remain parallel but are shifted in a direction parallel to themselves

Example: "The shear changed the rectangle into a parallelogram"

A large edge tool that cuts sheet metal by passing a blade through it

Shear - as a verb

Cut with shears

Example: "Shear hedges"

Shear the wool from

Example: "Shear sheep"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fleece

Cut or cut through with shears

Example: "Shear the wool off the lamb"

Become deformed by forces tending to produce a shearing strain

Example Sentences

"The sheep need a shear before summer."
"The hairdresser used sharp shears to cut my hair."
"He lost the shears while gardening."
"The farmer bought a new shear for his farm equipment."
"The barber used electric shears to trim his beard."
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Word Game Points

Is SHEAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shear is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHEAR has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is SHEAR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shear is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHEAR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is SHEAR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shear is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHEAR has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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