verb🔗ShareTo cut, originally with a sword or other bladed weapon, now usually with shears, or as if using shears."The farmer sheared the sheep's wool to make yarn. "agricultureanimalutensilactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo remove the fleece from a sheep etc by clipping."The farmer sheared the sheep, collecting the wool for his next batch of sweaters. "animalagricultureprocessjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo deform because of forces pushing in opposite directions."The earthquake sheared the bridge, causing it to crack and tilt. "physicsmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo 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."The earthquake sheared the layers of rock, shifting them sideways along a fault line. "mathsciencetechnologyphysicstechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make a vertical cut in the coal."The coal miner sheared the coal seam with a powerful cutting machine, creating a clean, vertical face. "technicalworkindustryagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo reap, as grain."The farmer sheared the wheat field, gathering the ripe grain for harvest. "agricultureplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo deprive of property; to fleece."The dishonest mechanic sheared Mrs. Davison of her savings by charging her for repairs she didn't need. "propertybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
