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Definition of Shears
1. Noun. Large scissors with strong blades.
Generic synonyms: Pair Of Scissors, Scissors
Language type: Plural, Plural Form
Derivative terms: Shear, Shear
Definition of Shears
1. n. pl. A cutting instrument.
Definition of Shears
1. Noun. (plural of shear) ¹
2. Noun. (plurale tantum) A tool consisting of two blades with bevel edges, connected by a pivot, used for cutting cloth, or for removing the fleece from sheep etc ¹
3. Verb. (third-person singular of shear) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Shears
1. shear [v] - See also: shear
Medical Definition of Shears
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1. A cutting instrument. Specifically: An instrument consisting of two blades, commonly with bevel edges, connected by a pivot, and working on both sides of the material to be cut, used for cutting cloth and other substances. "Fate urged the shears, and cut the sylph in twain." (Pope)
A similar instrument the blades of which are extensions of a curved spring, used for shearing sheep or skins.
A shearing machine; a blade, or a set of blades, working against a resisting edge.
2. Anything in the form of shears. Specifically: A pair of wings.
An apparatus for raising heavy weights, and especially for stepping and unstepping the lower masts of ships. It consists of two or more spars or pieces of timber, fastened together near the top, steadied by a guy or guys, and furnished with the necessary tackle.
Alternative forms: sheers.
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