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shearing
verb(shear)
to cut off the hair from
shearing
verb(shear)
to cut or clip (hair, wool, etc.) from someone or something; also : to cut something from
shearing
verb(shear)
to reap with a sickle
shearing
noun(shear)
a cutting implement similar or identical to a pair of scissors but typically larger —usually used in plural
shearing
noun(shear)
one blade of a pair of shears
shearing
noun(shear)
any of various cutting tools or machines operating by the action of opposed cutting edges of metal —usually used in plural
shearing
phrasal verb(shear)
to become separated suddenly because of great force
shearing
phrasal verb(shear)
to remove (something) with great force

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