shear

IPA: ʃˈɪr

A cutting tool similar to scissors, but often larger.
(metalworking) A large machine use for cutting sheet metal.
The act of shearing, or something removed by shearing.
(physics) Forces that push in opposite directions.
(aviation, meteorology) Wind shear, or an instance thereof.
(mathematics) 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.
(geology) The response of a rock to deformation usually by compressive stress, resulting in particular textures.
A surname.

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 cut the hair of (a person).
(physics) To deform because of forces pushing in opposite directions.
(aviation, meteorology, intransitive, of wind) To change in direction or speed.
(mathematics) 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.
(mining, intransitive) To make a vertical cut in coal.
(Scotland) To reap, as grain.
(figurative) To deprive of property; to fleece.

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