1. (noun) shear
(physics) a deformation of an object in which parallel planes remain parallel but are shifted in a direction parallel to themselves
2. (verb) shear
a large edge tool that cuts sheet metal by passing a blade through it
3. (verb) shear
cut with shears
Synonyms: fleece
4. (verb) fleece, shear
shear the wool from
Synonyms: hook, fleece, surcharge, gazump, overcharge, shear, plume, pluck, soak, rob
5. (verb) shear
cut or cut through with shears
Synonyms: fleece
6. (verb) shear
become deformed by forces tending to produce a shearing strain
Synonyms: fleece
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Synonyms and Antonyms of shear 
