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shorn

/ʃɔːn/ /ʃɔɹn/

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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 farmer shorn the sheep of its thick wool. "

action utensil agriculture body

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verb

To remove the fleece from a sheep etc by clipping.

Examples :

"The sheep were shorn in the spring to keep them cool in the summer. "

animal agriculture process

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verb

To deform because of forces pushing in opposite directions.

Examples :

"The impact of the car crash shorn the metal of the guardrail into twisted, unrecognizable shapes. "

material physics science

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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 shorn the building's facade, creating a subtly slanted, modern look. "

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verb

To make a vertical cut in the coal.

Examples :

"The miner shorn a vertical cut in the coal seam to reach the valuable ore. "

technical work industry

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verb

To reap, as grain.

Examples :

"The farmer shorn the wheat field, preparing it for harvest. "

agriculture plant

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verb

To deprive of property; to fleece.

Examples :

"The con artist shorn the elderly woman of her life savings. "

property business finance