shear

Meanings

1. 1
   noun A cutting tool similar to scissors, but often larger.
2. 2
   noun The act of shearing, or something removed by shearing.
3. 3
   noun Forces that push in opposite directions.
4. 4
   noun 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.
5. 5
   noun The response of a rock to deformation usually by compressive stress, resulting in particular textures.
6. 6
   verb To cut, originally with a sword or other bladed weapon, now usually with shears, or as if using shears.
7. 7
   verb To remove the fleece from a sheep etc by clipping.
8. 8
   verb To deform because of forces pushing in opposite directions.
9. 9
   verb 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.
10. 10
    verb To make a vertical cut in the coal.
11. 11
    verb To reap, as grain.
12. 12
    verb To deprive of property; to fleece.