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
pop up
to appear suddenly or unexpectedly
I had not seen my friend for a year but suddenly he popped up for a visit last week.