Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shear
verb
/ʃɪr/
Definition
To cut or clip something, especially in a way that removes a portion of it.
Examples
- The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring.
- Be careful not to shear off the delicate branches of the plant.
- The tailor needs to shear the fabric before sewing the dress.
Meaning
Shear can refer to the action of cutting something, often with scissors or shears, and is also used in various contexts such as engineering or agriculture.
Synonyms
- cut
- clip
- trim
- snip
