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183+ Words that rhyme with shear

Shear is a 1-syllable word with 183 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are clear, tear, fleer. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of shear

noun
  1. (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"
  2. a large edge tool that cuts sheet metal by passing a blade through it
verb
  1. cut with shears; "shear hedges"

1 syllable

2 syllables

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Examples of "shear" in lyrics

See how shear is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "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

What do these rhymes mean?

clear
completely; "read the book clear to the end"; "slept clear through the night
fleer
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
queer
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected; "a curious hybrid accent"; "her speech has a funny twang
smear
slanderous defamation a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and
tear
a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "shear" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like clear, tear, fleer create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with shear?
Words that rhyme with shear include: clear, tear, fleer, queer, smear, sneer, spear, steer, adhere, appear, and 173 more.
How many syllables does shear have?
Shear has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with shear?
There are 183 words that rhyme with shear: 183 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for shear in a song?
The strongest rhymes for shear in songwriting are clear, tear, fleer. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with shear?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with shear include clear, tear, fleer, queer, smear. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: clear, tear; 1-syllable: adhere, appear; 2-syllable: chandelier, cavalier. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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