Meaning ofshearin English

Verb

1. to remove fleece by clipping; sheep or similar
   The farmer will shear the sheep in summer.
2. to cut with shears or a blade
   She used scissors to shear the excess thread.
3. to deform due to opposing forces
   The metal began to shear under the heavy load.
4. to change wind direction or speed
   The storm started to shear as it approached the coastline.
5. to displace points proportionally (to distance from a line)
   The graphic designer used software to shear the image horizontally.