Definition of Shear

  • 1. (physics) a deformation of an object in which parallel planes remain parallel but are shifted in a direction parallel to themselves Noun
  • 2. A large edge tool that cuts sheet metal by passing a blade through it Noun
  • 3. Cut with shears Verb
  • 4. Shear the wool from Verb
  • 5. Cut or cut through with shears Verb
  • 6. Become deformed by forces tending to produce a shearing strain Verb

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