Sheared

/ˈʃiɹd/ verb

To cut, originally with a sword or other bladed weapon, now usually with shears, or as if using shears.

What it means

  1. (verb) To cut, originally with a sword or other bladed weapon, now usually with shears, or as if using shears.
  2. (verb) To remove the fleece from a sheep etc by clipping.
  3. (verb) To deform because of forces pushing in opposite directions.
  4. (verb) 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.
  5. (verb) To make a vertical cut in the coal.
  6. (verb) To reap, as grain.
  7. (verb) To deprive of property; to fleece.

Letter analysis

  • Sheared contains 7 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 11.

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What does Sheared mean?

To cut, originally with a sword or other bladed weapon, now usually with shears, or as if using shears.

What are the anagrams of Sheared?

Valid anagrams: adheres, headers.

How many letters are in Sheared?

Sheared has 7 letters.

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