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shears Definition and Meaning in English (shears definition)

noun
Synonyms:clipperscutters
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Shears definition: Shears are a large cutting tool similar to scissors, typically used for cutting grass, hedges, or sheep's wool.

Definitions of Shears

  1. 1noun

    Shears are a large cutting tool similar to scissors, typically used for cutting grass, hedges, or sheep's wool.

  2. 2verb

    Shears, as a verb form, refers to the action of cutting something with a sharp instrument, often used in the context of removing wool from sheep.

Example Sentences

casual

“The gardener used the large shears to trim the overgrown bushes.”

casual

“He shears the sheep every spring to collect their wool.”

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past tensesheared
gerundshearing
agent nounshearer

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Shears definition: Shears are a large cutting tool similar to scissors, typically used for cutting grass, hedges, or sheep's wool.
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