Cool MateMeaning of Shear
To cut the wool or hair from an animal using special tools.
In simple words: To cut hair or wool off
Shear in a sentence
- The farmer will shear the sheep before summer.
- Make sure to shear the plants to promote growth.
- Shear your hair before the wedding for a fresh look.
- He learned how to shear wool at the textile workshop.
- They shear the animals with great care during the season.
How to use Shear
Used in contexts related to cutting, especially in agriculture or grooming. Not commonly used in everyday conversation outside of these contexts.
Grammar pattern
shear + object
Memory hint
Think of 'shear' as 'shear the sheep', to remember it relates to cutting wool.
Related words
Collocations with Shear
- shear sheep
- shear hair
- shear wool
Common mistakes with Shear
- Confusing with 'sheer' - they have different meanings.
- Using 'shear' in the present tense incorrectly (e.g., shears instead of shearing).
Shear appears in
Shear in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
قصّ
قص الشعر أو الصوف
- Bengaliবাংলা
কাটা, ছাঁটা
চুল বা লোম কেটে ফেলা
- GermanDeutsch
scheren
Haare oder Wolle abschneiden
- SpanishEspañol
Esquilar, cortar
Cortar el pelo o la lana
- Persianفارسی
چیدن
کوتاه کردن مو یا پشم
- FrenchFrançais
Tondre
Couper les poils ou la laine
- Hindiहिन्दी
कतरना
बाल या ऊन काटना
- ItalianItaliano
Tosare, tagliare
Tagliare capelli o lana
- PortuguesePortuguês
Tosquiar, Cortar
Cortar o pelo ou a lã
- RussianРусский
стричь, стричь шерсть
Срезать волосы или шерсть
- Urduاردو
قین کردن، تراشیدن
بال یا اون کاٹنا
- Chinese中文
剪羊毛, 修剪
剪掉毛或羊毛
More words like Shear
- Cut
- Clip
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A domesticated ruminant animal with horns and a beard, often kept for milk and meat.
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- Wildlings
People who live in the wilderness or in a primitive state, often in folklore.
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Frequently asked questions about Shear
What does Shear mean?
To cut hair or wool off
What is the definition of Shear?
To cut the wool or hair from an animal using special tools.
How do you use Shear in a sentence?
The farmer will shear the sheep before summer.
Can you give another example of Shear?
Make sure to shear the plants to promote growth.
What are synonyms for Shear?
Common alternatives include cut, clip, trim, prune.
What is the opposite of Shear?
Opposite meanings include grow, add.
What words go with Shear?
It commonly pairs with shear sheep, shear hair, shear wool.
What are common mistakes when using Shear?
Confusing with 'sheer' - they have different meanings. Using 'shear' in the present tense incorrectly (e.g., shears instead of shearing).
How do you pronounce Shear?
US: //ʃɪr//, UK: //ʃɪə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Shear?
Used in contexts related to cutting, especially in agriculture or grooming. Not commonly used in everyday conversation outside of these contexts.