Hyphenation of shear
How to hyphenate shear
Because it is a word with a single syllable, shear is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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- Characters Count
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- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
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- Hyphens Count
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Definitions of shear
- noun A cutting tool similar to scissors, but often larger.
Synonyms: shears
- noun The act of shearing, or something removed by shearing.
- noun Forces that push in opposite directions.
- noun A transformation that displaces every point in a direction parallel to some given line by a distance proportional to the point’s distance from the line.
- noun The response of a rock to deformation usually by compressive stress, resulting in particular textures.
- verb To cut, originally with a sword or other bladed weapon, now usually with shears, or as if using shears.
- verb To remove the fleece from a sheep etc by clipping.
- verb To deform because of forces pushing in opposite directions.
- 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 the coal.
- verb To reap, as grain.
- verb To deprive of property; to fleece.
Words nearby shear
- sheafripe
- sheafs
- sheafy
- sheal
- shealing
- shealings
- sheals
- shean
- (shear)
- shear-grass
- shear-legs
- shearbill
- sheard
- sheared
- shearer
- shearers
- sheargrass
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What is hyphenation
Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.
In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.