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shears

 

[ ʃɪəz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

gardening

Shears are a cutting tool used for trimming grass, hedges, and shrubs. They consist of two blades that are typically operated by hand.

Synonyms

clippers, scissors, trimmers

Examples of usage

  • The gardener used shears to trim the bushes in the garden.
  • She carefully sharpened the shears before starting the pruning.
Context #2 | Noun

textiles

Shears are large scissors used for cutting fabric or metal. They are often used in tailoring and metalworking.

Synonyms

cutters, scissors, snips

Examples of usage

  • The tailor used shears to cut the fabric for the new dress.
  • The metalworker used shears to cut the sheet metal.
Context #3 | Verb

hairdressing

To shear means to cut the hair or fleece from an animal. It is commonly used in the context of sheep shearing.

Synonyms

clip, shave, trim

Examples of usage

  • The farmer sheared the sheep before the winter.
  • The hairdresser sheared off the long locks of hair.

Translations

Translations of the word "shears" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tesouras

🇮🇳 कैंची

🇩🇪 Schere

🇮🇩 gunting

🇺🇦 ножиці

🇵🇱 nożyce

🇯🇵 はさみ

🇫🇷 ciseaux

🇪🇸 tijeras

🇹🇷 makas

🇰🇷 가위

🇸🇦 مقص

🇨🇿 nůžky

🇸🇰 nožnice

🇨🇳 剪刀

🇸🇮 škarje

🇮🇸 skæri

🇰🇿 қайшы

🇬🇪 მაკრატელი

🇦🇿 qayçı

🇲🇽 tijeras

Word origin

The word 'shears' originated from Middle English 'sheres', which is derived from Old English 'scēar'. The use of shears dates back to ancient times, with evidence of their existence in various civilizations for cutting purposes. Over the years, shears have evolved in design and functionality, becoming essential tools in gardening, textiles, and other industries.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,335, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.