shears

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.1.1 Homophones 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Usage notes 1.2.2 Translations 1.3 Verb 1.4 Anagrams

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈʃɪəz/
• (US) IPA: /ʃɪrz/
• Rhymes: -ɪə(r)z

[edit] Homophones

• sheers

[edit] Noun

shears

1. Plural form of shear.
2. (plurale tantum) A tool consisting of two blades with bevel edges, connected by a pivot, used for cutting cloth, or for removing the fleece from sheep etc

[edit] Usage notes

• The tool was once used in the singular

[edit] Translations

[edit] Verb

shears

1. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of shear.

[edit] Anagrams

• Anagrams of aehrss
• rashes
• shares