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SHEERING

(adverb, adj.sat, verb)
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Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Sheering.

Sheering - as an adverb

Straight up or down without a break

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
perpendicularly

Completely

Example: "He fell sheer into the water"

Sheering - as an adjective satellite

Complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers

Example: "Absolute freedom"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
absolutedownrightout-and-outrankright-down

Not mixed with extraneous elements

Example: "Plain water"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plainunmingledunmixed

Very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front

Example: "A bluff headland"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bluffbold

So thin as to transmit light

Example: "A hat with a diaphanous veil"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cobwebbydiaphanousfilmygauze-likegauzygossamersee-throughtransparentvaporousvapourous

Sheering - as a verb

Turn sharply; change direction abruptly

Example: "The car cut to the left at the intersection"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curvecutslewslueswervetrendveer
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
turn
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to sheer

Example: "She sheered her car around the obstacle"

Example Sentences

"The car started sheering to the left after hitting a pothole."
"The car started sheering to the right when I hit the brakes."
"The strong gust of wind sent the kite sheering off into the distance."
"As the storm approached, the clouds began sheering in different directions."
"The pilot skillfully corrected the sheering aircraft and landed safely."
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Word Game Points

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

SHEERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is SHEERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sheering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHEERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is SHEERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sheering is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHEERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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