Definitions
1.VerbTo remove the fleece from (a sheep, llama, etc.) by clipping."shear the llamas"
2.VerbTo cut the hair of (a person)."shear the afro off someone's head"
3.VerbTo cut, originally with a sword or other bladed weapon, now usually with shears, or as if using shears.
4.VerbTo deform because of forces pushing in opposite directions.
5.VerbTo change in direction or speed.
6.VerbTo 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.
7.VerbTo make a vertical cut in coal.
8.Verb(also 'shear off') To break or suddenly separate because of excessive force, eg. a bolt.
9.VerbTo reap, as grain.
10.VerbTo deprive of property; to fleece.
11.NounA cutting tool similar to scissors, but often larger.
12.NounA large machine use for cutting sheet metal.
13.NounThe act of shearing, or something removed by shearing.
14.NounForces that push in opposite directions.
15.NounThe phenomenon of wind shear.
16.NounA specific instance of wind shear."We hit a nasty shear on approach and had to go around."
17.NounA 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.
18.NounThe response of a rock to deformation usually by compressive stress, resulting in particular textures.
19.AdjectiveMisspelling of sheer.