Shear Definition & Meaning
shear
- noun
- (physics) a deformation of an object in which parallel planes remain parallel but are shifted in a direction parallel to themselves; "the shear changed the quadrilateral into a parallelogram"
- a large edge tool that cuts sheet metal by passing a blade through it
- verb
- cut with shears; "shear hedges"
- shear the wool from; "shear sheep"
- cut or cut through with shears; "shear the wool off the lamb"
- become deformed by forces tending to produce a shearing strain
"Shear" in song lyrics
See how shear is used in real songs:
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"Lost some of my pawns and sent my knights into shear"
Arsonists — Alive -
"I swear, cause these lyrics comin sharp like shear"
Lone Catalysts — Settle the Score -
"daytona beach attorney shear"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with shear
Usage tips for "shear"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "shear" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for shear to find words that pair well.
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- What does shear mean?
- (physics) a deformation of an object in which parallel planes remain parallel but are shifted in a direction parallel to themselves; "the shear changed the quadrilateral into a parallelogram" a large edge tool that cuts sheet metal by passing a blade through it cut with shears; "shear hedges" shear the wool from; "shear sheep" cut or cut through with shears; "shear the wool off the lamb" become deformed by forces tending to produce a shearing strain
- What part of speech is shear?
- Shear is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does shear have?
- Shear has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).