Shear Mnemonic

Explore definitions and mnemonics for shear.

shear

shear

/ʃɪə(ɹ)/

Examples

a deformation of an object in which parallel planes remain parallel but are shifted in a direction parallel to themselves

noun

a large edge tool that cuts sheet metal by passing a blade through it

noun

cut with shears

verb

shear the wool from

verb

cut or cut through with shears

verb

become deformed by forces tending to produce a shearing strain

verb
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"She + Ear. She cut the sheep's wool near its ear softly."

"She + Ear. She cut the wool off the sheep's ear smoothly."

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