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shear

English → EnglishtechnicalgeneralInstant · from the shared dictionary
Illustration of "shear": To cut the wool off a sheep or to cut through something by applying a force that causes internal sli

What does "shear" mean?

To cut the wool off a sheep or to cut through something by applying a force that causes internal sliding.

"shear" in conversation

At a farm

It is time to shear the sheep before summer.

It is time to shear the sheep before summer.

I will get the clippers ready.

I will get the clippers ready.

Refers to the act of removing wool.

Engineering office

The bolt failed because the metal began to shear under the pressure.

The bolt failed because the metal began to shear under the pressure.

We need a stronger material then.

We need a stronger material then.

Refers to mechanical stress.

"shear" in a sentence

  1. The farmer shears the sheep every spring.

    The farmer shears the sheep every spring.

  2. The heavy load caused the steel beam to shear at the joint.

    The heavy load caused the steel beam to shear at the joint.

  3. Geological forces can cause rock layers to shear and shift over time.

    Geological forces can cause rock layers to shear and shift over time.

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