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shear [n]
 
1)(physics) a deformation of an object in which parallel planes remain parallel but are shifted in a direction parallel to themselves; "the shear changed the quadrilateral into a parallelogram"
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    See Also: deformation  natural_philosophy 
 
2)(usually plural) large scissors with strong blades
    Synonyms :shears 
    See Also: pair_of_scissors  fleece  clipper  pruning_shears  snips  thinning_shears 
 
3)a large edge tool that cuts sheet metal by passing a blade through it
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    See Also: edge_tool 
 
shear [v]
 
1)cut with shears; "shear hedges"
    Synonyms :
    See Also: clip  shearer  shearing 
 
2)shear the wool from; "shear sheep"
    Synonyms :fleece 
    See Also: shave  shearer  shearing  fleece  fleece  fleece 
 
3)cut or cut through with shears
    Synonyms :
    See Also: cut  shearer  shearing 
 



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