noun
shears
sheerz
noun
1
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 notesIn 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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