Third-person singular simple present indicative form of shear

Tending to cut or tear.

present participle of shear

plural of shear stress

(astronomy) The effect of differential rotation speeds in the rings of Saturn

The resistance to forces that cause or tend to cause two contiguous parts of a body to slide relative to each other in a direction parallel to their contrast.

(nautical) A form of derrick, consisting of three poles and a block and tackle, used to hoist and lower heavy weights, especially the masts of sailing ships.

plural of shear line

plural of shear steel

(viscometry) whose viscosity decreases with increasing shear rate