Shear

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

To remove the fleece from a sheep etc by clipping.

To deform because of shearing forces.

A cutting tool similar to scissors, but often larger.

The act of shearing, or something removed by shearing.

A force that produces a shearing strain.

The response of a rock to deformation usually by compressive stress, resulting in particular textures.

Common misspelling of sheer.

sheer