Shear and Shearing

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Shear noun - A large edge tool that cuts sheet metal by passing a blade through it.

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Shearing is a synonym for shear. In some cases you can use "Shearing" instead a noun "Shear".

Nearby Words: sheared, shearing

Shearing noun - Removing by cutting off or clipping.

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Shear is a synonym for shearing. You can use "Shear" instead the word "Shearing" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: shear, sheared, shearling

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