CEFR B2

shears

noun

Meaning

A large, strong pair of scissors with two blades, used for cutting thick materials like wool, metal, or hedges.

Examples

He carefully trimmed the overgrown hedge with garden shears.
The tailor used sharp shears to cut through the heavy denim fabric.

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shears (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ʃɪərz/

Definition

A large, strong pair of scissors with two blades, used for cutting thick materials like wool, metal, or hedges.

Examples

He carefully trimmed the overgrown hedge with garden shears.
The tailor used sharp shears to cut through the heavy denim fabric.
She needed industrial shears to cut the metal sheeting.

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