intransitive verb
Definition: To become deformed or to move by cutting or slicing through something.
Example: The metal will shear if too much force is applied.
noun
Definition: A tool or device used for cutting, often resembling scissors, and usually referred to in the plural form.
Example: The gardener used a pair of shears to trim the bushes.
transitive verb
Definition: To cut something, especially hair or wool, using a tool like scissors or shears.
Example: The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring to collect their wool.