noun

shears

sheerz

Shears (noun) means a large scissor-like cutting tool with two pivoting blades, used for tasks like trimming hedges or cutting sheet metal. Example: “She trimmed the hedge into a neat square using garden shears.”

noun

A large scissor-like cutting tool with two pivoting blades, used for tasks like trimming hedges or cutting sheet metal.

"She trimmed the hedge into a neat square using garden shears."

"The workshop used heavy-duty shears to cut the steel sheeting to size."

How to use shears

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA big, sturdy pair of scissors used for tough cutting jobs like hedges, wool, or metal.

Common pairings

garden shears a pair of shears metal shears

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Rhymes for shears

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Frequently asked questions

What does “shears” mean?

The word “shears” means a large scissor-like cutting tool with two pivoting blades, used for tasks like trimming hedges or cutting sheet metal. In plain terms, a big, sturdy pair of scissors used for tough cutting jobs like hedges, wool, or metal.

How do you pronounce “shears”?

“Shears” is pronounced sheerz (/ʃɪɹz/ in IPA).

How do you use “shears” in a sentence?

Here is “shears” used in a sentence: “She trimmed the hedge into a neat square using garden shears.”

What part of speech is “shears”?

“Shears” is a noun.