verb To remove the fleece from (a sheep, llama, etc.) by clipping.
shear the llamas
verb To cut the hair of (a person).
shear the afro off someone's head
verb To cut, originally with a sword or other bladed weapon, now usually with shears, or as if using shears.
verb To deform because of forces pushing in opposite directions.
verb To change in direction or speed.
verb To transform by displacing every point in a direction parallel to some given line by a distance proportional to the point’s distance from the line.
verb To make a vertical cut in coal.
verb (also 'shear off') To break or suddenly separate because of excessive force, eg. a bolt.