Sheer Definition
sheer
adverb
- straight up or down without a break
- directly; "he fell sheer into the water"
adjective
- complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers; "absolute freedom"; "an absolute dimwit"; "a downright lie"; "out- and-out mayhem"; "an out-and-out lie"; "a rank outsider"; "many right-down vices"; "got the job through sheer persistence"; "sheer stupidity"
- not mixed with extraneous elements; "plain water"; "sheer wine"; "not an unmixed blessing"
- very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front; "a bluff headland"; "where the bold chalk cliffs of England rise"; "a sheer descent of rock"
- so thin as to transmit light; "a hat with a diaphanous veil"; "filmy wings of a moth"; "gauzy clouds of dandelion down"; "gossamer cobwebs"; "sheer silk stockings"; "transparent chiffon"; "vaporous silks"
verb
- turn sharply; change direction abruptly; "The car cut to the left at the intersection"; "The motorbike veered to the right"
- cause to sheer; "She sheered her car around the obstacle"
"Sheer" in song lyrics
See how sheer is used in real songs:
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"Hairpin zigzag twist warp swerve veer sheer"
George Clinton f/ Dr. Dre, Flavor Flav (Public Enemy) — Kickback -
"They sheer"
Cool Nutz f/ Bleek — Hate Mail -
"chevy body lift sheer"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with sheer
Usage tips for "sheer"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sheer" 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 sheer to find words that pair well.