(plural only) A tool consisting of two blades with bevel edges, connected by a pivot, used for gardening

plural of shear stress

(astronomy) The effect of differential rotation speeds in the rings of Saturn

The resistance to forces that cause or tend to cause two contiguous parts of a body to slide relative to each other in a direction parallel to their contrast.

(nautical) A form of derrick, consisting of three poles and a block and tackle, used to hoist and lower heavy weights, especially the masts of sailing ships.

(architecture) Alternative form of shearwall

plural of shear-cake

(mining) A counterweighted refractory slab used as a gate or door to a small furnace or oven.

A steel suitable for shears, scythes, and other cutting instruments, prepared from fagots of blistered steel by repeated heating, rolling, and tilting, to increase its malleability and fineness of texture.

(uncountable) Resistance to flowing. / (countable) The measure of resistance to flowing.