Sheered: meaning, definitions and examples
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sheered
[ ʃɪrd ]
past tense
The term 'sheered' is the past tense of the verb 'sheer,' which means to cut or to move away from something. It is often used in contexts related to removing a part of something, such as fabric or hair, or in a figurative sense to indicate moving away from a situation. 'Sheered' emphasizes the action that has already taken place, indicating a completed act of cutting or separation. The word is commonly associated with actions that involve decisive cutting or a significant shift in direction.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Sheered off the excess fabric.
- The ship sheered away from the rocky shore.
- He sheered his hair for a fresh start.
Translations
Translations of the word "sheered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cortado
🇮🇳 कटा हुआ
🇩🇪 geschoren
🇮🇩 terpotong
🇺🇦 обрізаний
🇵🇱 cięty
🇯🇵 切った
🇫🇷 coupé
🇪🇸 cortado
🇹🇷 kesilmiş
🇰🇷 잘린
🇸🇦 مقصوص
🇨🇿 střižený
🇸🇰 strihaný
🇨🇳 剪切的
🇸🇮 rezan
🇮🇸 klippt
🇰🇿 кесілген
🇬🇪 ნაჭერი
🇦🇿 kəsilmiş
🇲🇽 cortado
Etymology
The word 'sheer' originates from the Old English word 'scierran,' which means to cut or to separate. This etymology traces back to Germanic roots and has evolved through Middle English usage. The meaning expanded over the centuries from simple cutting to encompass a broader range of actions involving separation or divergence. The use of 'sheer' in various contexts, such as textiles and figurative language, highlights its versatility. The past tense form 'sheered' has been in usage since at least the 16th century, aligning with the increasing popularity of both the verb and its applications in literature and everyday speech.