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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