Strain and Shear

Strain

Strain noun - The line of ancestors from whom a person is descended.

Shear and strain are semantically related. in tension topic. In some cases you can use "Shear" instead a noun "Strain".

Nearby Words: strained, straining, strainer

Shear

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

Strain and shear are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Strain" instead a noun "Shear".

Nearby Words: sheared, shearing
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