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shear verb

  /ʃɛə/ , /ʃɪə(ɹ)/ , /ʃɪɹ/
  • (intransitive, transitive) To remove the fleece from (a sheep, llama, etc.) by clipping.
  • (mathematics) To transform by displacing every point in a direction parallel to some given line by a distance proportional to the point’s distance from the line.
 esquilar, tonsurar, tundir
  • To cut the hair of (a person).
  • (figurative) To deprive of property; to fleece.
 cizallar, cortar
  • (physics) To deform because of forces pushing in opposite directions.
 cizallar, distorsionar

shear noun

  /ʃɛə/ , /ʃɪə(ɹ)/ , /ʃɪɹ/
  • A cutting tool similar to scissors, but often larger.
 cizalla
  • The act of shearing, or something removed by shearing.
 cizallado
  • (mathematics) A transformation that displaces every point in a direction parallel to some given line by a distance proportional to the point's distance from the line.
 cizalladura

shears noun

  /ʃɪə(ɹ)z/ , /ʃɪɹz/
  • A tool consisting of two blades with bevel edges, connected by a pivot, used for cutting cloth, or for removing the fleece from sheep etc.
 cizalla, cizallas
throatless shear
cizalla, cizalla de palanca
wind shear
cizalladura
shear stress
tensión cortante, tensión de corte
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