Shear (verb)

1. Cut or trim something with scissors or shears.
2. Remove something by cutting or clipping.
3. Remove something by cutting or breaking.
4. Divide something by cutting it.
5. Remove something by cutting it away.

Origin:

The word "shear" comes from the old english word "scear" which means to cut, divide, or mow.

Examples:

1. Shear the sheep's wool.
2. Shear the branches off the tree.
3. Shear the fabric to the correct length.
4. Shear the hedge to keep it neat.
5. Shearing the metal sheet with a shearing machine.