Vocabulary Entry

sheer

|adjective • verb • noun

adjective

Very steep; almost vertical.

Example Sentences

"The sheer cliffs of the canyon took my breath away."

"She wore a sheer dress that flowed beautifully in the breeze."

"The mountain trail was sheer, requiring expert climbing skills."

verb

Example Sentences

"The boat sheered away from the rocks just in time."

"He had to sheer the car to avoid a collision."

"The captain ordered the ship to sheer to the left."

noun

Example Sentences

"The sheer of the motorboat surprised us as we neared the dock."

"He made a sheer that saved us from hitting the other vehicle."

"The sudden sheer caught the crew off guard during the storm."