shear shear /ˈʃɪr/

noun

1. () (physics) a deformation of an object in which parallel planes remain parallel but are shifted in a direction parallel to themselves  ( shear )
   (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
   the shear changed the quadrilateral into a parallelogram
   
2. A large edge tool that cuts sheet metal by passing a blade through it  ( shear )
   a large edge tool that cuts sheet metal by passing a blade through it
   

verb

1. () Cut with shears  ( shear )
   cut with shears
    Shear hedges
   shear hedges
   
2. (physics) become deformed by forces tending to produce a shearing strain  ( shear )
   (physics) become deformed by forces tending to produce a shearing strain
   
3. Cut or cut through with shears  ( shear )
   cut or cut through with shears
    Shear the wool off the lamb
   shear the wool off the lamb
   
4. Shear the wool from  ( fleece , shear )
   shear the wool from
    Shear sheep
   shear sheep