Shears

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈʃɪəz/
• US IPA: /ʃɪrz/
• Rhymes: -ɪə(r)z
• Homophones: sheers

Noun

plural

1. Plural of shear
2. (plurale tantum) A tool consisting of two blades with bevel edges, connected by a pivot, used for cutting cloth, or for removing the fleece from sheep etc

Usage notes

The tool was once used in the singular

Verb

1. shears

   (third-person singular of shear)

Anagrams

• ashers, her ass, rashes, shares