shear

• Существительное, обозначающее тип деформации в физике, при котором параллельные плоскости смещаются относительно друг друга, или инструмент для резки листового металла путём прохождения лезвия через него.

A noun referring to a type of deformation in physics where parallel planes shift relative to each other, or a tool used for cutting sheet metal by passing a blade through it.

1. Deformation in physicsC1formalscientific

   A type of deformation where parallel planes within an object remain parallel but are displaced relative to each other in a direction parallel to themselves.

   Сдвиг

   • The material failed due to shear stress.
   • Engineers calculated the shear strain on the beam.
   • Shear forces can cause layers of a solid to slide past one another.

   Synonymsshearing

2. Cutting toolB2formaltechnical

   A large edge tool used to cut sheet metal by passing a blade through it.

   Ножницы

   • The mechanic used a shear to cut the steel plate.
   • Industrial shears can cut through thick metal sheets.
   • The operator adjusted the shear for a precise cut.

   Synonymscutterguillotine

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по стрижке или обрезанию чего-либо, обычно шерсти с овцы или волос человека.

A verb used to indicate the act of cutting or clipping something, typically wool from a sheep or hair from a person.

irregular verb

1. Cut with shearsB1formal

   To cut or trim something using shears or scissors.

   Стричь

   • The gardener sheared the hedge into a neat shape.
   • She sheared the fabric carefully along the marked line.
   • He sheared the overgrown branches from the tree.

   Synonymsclipcropcutsniptrim

2. Remove wool from an animalB1formal

   To cut off the wool from a sheep or other animal.

   Стричь

   • The farmer shears the sheep every spring.
   • They hired a professional to shear the flock.
   • Shearing the sheep is a skilled job.

   Synonymsclipfleece

3. Cut through with shearsB2formal

   To cut or slice through something using a tool like shears.

   Разрезать ножницами

   • The metalworker sheared the steel plate with a hydraulic cutter.
   • He sheared the rope with a single clean cut.
   • The machine shears the paper into strips.

   Synonymsclipcropdocklopmowprunesniptrim

4. Deform under stressC1formal

   To become deformed or break due to forces that cause parts to slide past each other.

   Деформироваться под напряжением

   • The metal beam sheared under the extreme weight.
   • The bolt sheared off, causing the structure to collapse.
   • Engineers test materials to see how they shear under pressure.

   Synonymsfractureruptureseparatesplittear