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Synonyms for

Sheared

Verb / ʃɪrd / Another word for sheared — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To cut off the wool or hair from a person, animal, or plant.

Synonyms & similar words

fleece shear shorn unsheared clip cut shave trim crop prune snip hack chop sever detach disengage lopp gash slash slice carve score incise pare

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Example sentences

  1. He sheared his beard with a razor.
  2. The farmer sheared his sheep for their wool.
  3. She sheared her hair short for the summer.
  4. The barber sheared the man's hair with scissors.
  5. They sheared the hedge to keep it neat.

Quotes

  • I sheared some of the wool off one of the sheep.
  • I sheared the head off a chicken.
  • I sheared the top of the fish's head off.

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