- shears
- shears "large scissors," O.E. sceara (pl.), from P.Gmc. *skær-; see SHEAR (Cf. shear). In 17c., also "a device for raising the masts of ships" (1620s).
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Shears — Shears, n. pl. [Formerly used also in the singular. See {Shear}, n., 1.] 1. A cutting instrument. Specifically: (a) An instrument consisting of two blades, commonly with bevel edges, connected by a pivot, and working on both sides of the material … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
shears — [shir′legz΄shirz] pl.n. 1. a pair of scissors, usually large, as used in gardening: also called pair of shears 2. any of several large tools or machines used to cut metal, etc. by the scissors action of two opposed cutting edges 3. a device used… … Universalium
shears — [ʃıəz US ʃırz] n [plural] a heavy tool for cutting, like a big pair of scissors ▪ Sam was trimming the hedge with a pair of garden shears … Dictionary of contemporary English
shears — shears; shears·man; … English syllables
shears — (also a pair of shears) ► PLURAL NOUN ▪ a cutting instrument in which two blades move past each other, like very large scissors … English terms dictionary
shears — [shir′legz΄shirz] pl.n. 1. a pair of scissors, usually large, as used in gardening: also called pair of shears 2. any of several large tools or machines used to cut metal, etc. by the scissors action of two opposed cutting edges 3. a device used… … English World dictionary
shears — [ ʃırz ] noun plural a tool like a very large pair of scissors that is used for cutting grass or bushes … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
shears — noun large scissors with strong blades • Derivationally related forms: ↑shear • Usage Domain: ↑plural, ↑plural form • Hypernyms: ↑scissors, ↑pair of scissors … Useful english dictionary
Shears — Jake Shears im Jahre 2005 Jake Shears (* 3. Oktober 1978 in Arizona als Jason Sellards) ist der Frontsänger der amerikanischen Band Scissor Sisters. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Biografie … Deutsch Wikipedia
shears — n. 1) pinking; pruning shears 2) a pair of shears * * * pruning shears a pair of shears pinking … Combinatory dictionary
