Sheared Meaning in English
word · lemma: shear
Definition
Cut off with force, especially wool or hair, or to be broken or sliced by a strong force. Often used to describe when sheep have their wool cut or when something is suddenly separated by a sharp force.
Usage & Nuances
Common in farming ("sheared sheep") and engineering ("a bolt sheared off"). More formal/literary than everyday speech; passive or descriptive tone. Often refers to wool or metal rather than just hair. Do not confuse with 'shared'.
Example Sentences
The sheep were sheared in the spring.
basic
The metal rod was sheared by the strong force.
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Her hair was sheared very short.
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The climber’s rope sheared when it hit the sharp rock.
natural
The wind was so strong that branches were sheared off the tree.
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After being sheared, the sheep looked tiny and a bit cold.
natural