Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

SHORN

(adj., verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Shorn.

How to pronounce shorn:

UK

Shorn - as an adjective

Having the hair or wool cut or clipped off as if with shears or clippers

Example: "Picked up the baby's shorn curls from the floor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sheared

Shorn - 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

"Sheep need to be shorn regularly to get rid of their thick wool."
"The lamb had a cute, shorn coat."
"After months of growing his hair out, he decided to get it shorn for a fresh look."
"The shorn trees stood naked in the winter landscape."
"The shorn grass gave the garden a well-maintained appearance."
View more

Word Game Points

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

SHORN has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is SHORN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shorn is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHORN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

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

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen