shear

/ʃɪə(ɹ)/ · noun

Meaning

A cutting tool similar to scissors, but often larger.
The act of shearing, or something removed by shearing.
Forces that push in opposite directions.
A transformation that displaces every point in a direction parallel to some given line by a distance proportional to the point’s distance from the line.
The response of a rock to deformation usually by compressive stress, resulting in particular textures.
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.

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