n.
1.(physics) a deformation of an object in which parallel planes remain parallel but are shifted in a direction parallel to themselves
2.(usually plural) large scissors with strong blades
3.a large edge tool that cuts sheet metal by passing a blade through it shear v.
1.cut with shears
2.shear the wool from
3.cut or cut through with shears
Idiom of the Day
pick off (someone or something) or pick (someone or something) off
to kill with a carefully aimed shot from a gun or other weapon
The police were easily able to pick off the man who was shooting the rifle.