Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Shears.
Shears - as a noun
Large scissors with strong blades
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pair of scissorsscissorsHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Shears - as a verb
To cut, originally with a sword or other bladed weapon, now usually with shears, or as if using shears.
To remove the fleece from a sheep etc by clipping.
To deform because of forces pushing in opposite directions.
To transform by displacing every point in a direction parallel to some given line by a distance proportional to the point’s distance from the line.
To make a vertical cut in the coal.
To reap, as grain.
To deprive of property; to fleece.
Example Sentences
"She used a pair of shears to trim the bushes in her garden."
"The barber carefully used his shears to cut the customer's hair."
"He reached for the shears to cut the ribbon during the opening ceremony."
"The tailor used sharp shears to cut the fabric."
"The gardener always carries his shears in his tool belt."
Word Game Points
Is SHEARS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shears is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHEARS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is SHEARS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shears is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHEARS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is SHEARS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shears is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHEARS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
