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shears

/ˈʃɪəz/ /ʃɪɹz/

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noun

A cutting tool similar to scissors, but often larger.

Examples :

"The gardener used large shears to trim the overgrown bushes. "

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noun

The act of shearing, or something removed by shearing.

Examples :

"The sheep farmer's shears were dull, resulting in a poor quality of wool. "

utensil agriculture

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noun

Forces that push in opposite directions.

Examples :

"The shears between my parents over the household chores were so strong that neither one would budge. "

physics science

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noun

A transformation that displaces every point in a direction parallel to some given line by a distance proportional to the point’s distance from the line.

Examples :

"The graphics software applied a shears to the rectangle, skewing it into a parallelogram shape. "

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The response of a rock to deformation usually by compressive stress, resulting in particular textures.

Examples :

"The geologist studied the exposed rock face, pointing out the shears visible as distinct, wavy lines, evidence of immense pressure deep within the Earth. "

geology science technical

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verb

To cut, originally with a sword or other bladed weapon, now usually with shears, or as if using shears.

Examples :

"The gardener carefully shears the hedge into a neat, rectangular shape. "

utensil action weapon agriculture

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verb

To remove the fleece from a sheep etc by clipping.

Examples :

"Every spring, the farmer shears his sheep to collect their wool. "

animal agriculture job work

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verb

To deform because of forces pushing in opposite directions.

Examples :

"The heavy bookshelves were sheared by the earthquake's powerful forces. "

physics science material

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verb

To 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.

Examples :

"The architect used a special software program to shears the blueprint of the house, moving all the lines a set distance away from the center line, to create a new, wider design. "

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verb

To make a vertical cut in the coal.

Examples :

"The miner used the shears to make a vertical cut in the coal seam. "

technical industry job work machine

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verb

To reap, as grain.

Examples :

"The farmer will shears the wheat crop this week. "

agriculture utensil machine work

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verb

To deprive of property; to fleece.

Examples :

"The landlord shrewdly shears tenants of their security deposits if they don't leave the apartment spotless. "

property business finance