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SHEERS

(adverb, adj.sat, verb, noun)
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Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Sheers.

Sheers - as an adverb

Straight up or down without a break

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
perpendicularly25

Completely

Example: "He fell sheer into the water"

Sheers - as an adjective satellite

Complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers

Example: "Absolute freedom"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
absolute10downright17out-and-outrank8right-down

Not mixed with extraneous elements

Example: "Plain water"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plain7unmingled13unmixed17

Very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front

Example: "A bluff headland"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bluff13bold7

So thin as to transmit light

Example: "A hat with a diaphanous veil"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cobwebby22diaphanous16filmy13gauze-likegauzy18gossamer11see-throughtransparent13vaporous13vapourous

Sheers - as a verb

Turn sharply; change direction abruptly

Example: "The car cut to the left at the intersection"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curve10cut5slew7slue4swerve12trend6veer7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
turn4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to sheer

Example: "She sheered her car around the obstacle"

Sheers - as a noun

A sheer curtain or fabric.

Example: "Use sheers to maximize natural light."

The curve of the main deck or gunwale from bow to stern.

An abrupt swerve from the course of a ship.

Example Sentences

"The artist used sheers to cut the fabric into intricate shapes."
"I need to buy a new pair of sheers for my sewing projects."
"She carefully hung the sheers in front of the window for privacy."
"The sheers added a touch of elegance to the room."
"He accidentally tore the sheers while trying to trim the edges."
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Word Game Points

Is SHEERS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sheers is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHEERS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is SHEERS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sheers is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHEERS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is SHEERS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sheers is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHEERS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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