English Dictionary

Studying English?

Watch tv shows, play games, become fluent in English with Yabla ... Try Free For 15 Days Learn More
Watch example usage of "shorn"
Print (save as pdf)
shorn
WIKTIONARY
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.