Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Shearing.
Shearing - as a noun
Removing by cutting off or clipping
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cut5cutting10cutting offHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Shearing - as a verb
To cut, originally with a sword or other bladed weapon, now usually with shears, or as if using shears.
To remove the fleece from a sheep etc by clipping.
To deform because of forces pushing in opposite directions.
To transform by displacing every point in a direction parallel to some given line by a distance proportional to the point’s distance from the line.
To make a vertical cut in the coal.
To reap, as grain.
To deprive of property; to fleece.
Shearing - as an adjective
Tending to cut or tear.
Example Sentences
"The shearing of the sheep is done once a year."
"The shearing of the hedge made it look neat and tidy."
"The shearing of the fabric resulted in a smooth and even edge."
"The shearing of the metal produced a clean cut."
"The shearing of the wool yielded a large quantity of fibers."
Word Game Points
Is SHEARING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shearing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHEARING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is SHEARING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shearing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHEARING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is SHEARING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shearing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHEARING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
