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Vocabulary Entry
shear
|verb • verb • noun • noun
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V
verb
To cut or remove the hair or fleece from someone's body or an animal's body.
Example Sentences
"The farmer plans to shear the sheep for their wool."
"Sheared hair can create a bold new look."
"It’s important to shear the sheep carefully to avoid injuring them."
V
verb
To break or cause to break the connection of (material or layers) by pressure or friction.
Example Sentences
"The heavy load caused the beam to shear under pressure."
"Engineers tested the metal's ability to withstand shear forces."
"He used a special tool to shear the metal sheets precisely."
N
noun
The act or process of cutting or removing hair or fleece from a body.
Example Sentences
"The shear of the sheep takes place every spring."
"He watched the shear as the stylist expertly trimmed the client's hair."
"The shear done by the professional left the wool soft and fluffy."
N
noun
The force that causes layers of material to slide past each other.
Example Sentences
"Shear is an important factor to consider in building design."
"They measured the shear of the soil to determine its stability."
"Understanding shear stress is crucial in material science."