SHEARING
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of SHEARING
To cut, originally with a sword or other bladed weapon, now usually with shears, or as if using shears.
To remove the fleece from a sheep etc by clipping.
To deform because of forces pushing in opposite directions.
The act or operation of clipping with shears or a shearing machine, as the wool from sheep, or the nap from cloth.
The material cut off in this way.
"the whole shearing of a flock; the shearings from cloth"
Deformation by forces acting in opposite directions.
Tending to cut or tear.
A sheep that has been shorn for the first time
Examples of SHEARING in a Sentence
- "the whole shearing of a flock; the shearings from cloth"
- "Her coat was lined with shearling."
Word Details
Is SHEARING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHEARING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SHEARING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SHEARING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | h | e | a | r | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13 |
Anagrams of SHEARING
Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHEARING
100 words from the letters in SHEARING
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How to Use SHEARING in Word Games
SHEARING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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