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
so soon
early, before the regular time
I did not expect the dinner to end so soon. It was still very early.