1noun
(physics) a deformation of an object in which parallel planes remain parallel but are shifted in a direction parallel to themselves
“the shear changed the rectangle into a parallelogram”
01 Word definition
shear
5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants
Is SHEAR a word?
Yes. SHEAR is a 5-letter noun. (physics) a deformation of an object in which parallel planes remain parallel but are shifted in a direction parallel to themselves Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
S-H-E-A-RHow do you spell SHEAR?
SHEAR contains 5 letters, begins with S, and ends with R.
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2noun
a large edge tool that cuts sheet metal by passing a blade through it
02 Letter breakdown
How is SHEAR spelled?
S1H2E3A4R5
03 Word-game status
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
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About SHEAR.
How do you spell SHEAR?
SHEAR is spelled S-H-E-A-R. It contains 5 letters.