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shorn

Verb

∙ past participle of shear

shear

Verb

∙ To cut, originally with a sword or other bladed weapon, now usually with shears, or as if using shears.
∙ To remove the fleece from a sheep etc by clipping.
∙ To deform because of forces pushing in opposite directions. physics
∙ To reap, as grain. Scotland
∙ To deprive of property; to fleece. figuratively

Noun

∙ a cutting tool similar to scissors, but often larger
∙ the act of shearing, or something removed by shearing
∙ forces that push in opposite directions. physics
∙ The response of a rock to deformation usually by compressive stress, resulting in particular textures. geology

Adjective

∙ Misspelling of sheer.