SHEAR

Shear

Shear is the response of a rock to deformation usually by compressive stress and forms particular textures. Shear can be homogeneous or non-homogeneous, and may be pure shear or simple shear. Study of geological shear is related to the study of structural geology, rock microstructure or rock texture and fault mechanics.

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shear

Noun

  1. a cutting tool similar to scissors, but often larger
  2. the act of shearing, or something removed by shearing
  3. a force that produces a shearing strain
  4. The response of a rock to deformation usually by compressive stress, resulting in particular textures.

Verb

  1. To cut, originally with a sword or other bladed weapon, now usually with shears, or as if using shears.
  2. To remove the fleece from a sheep etc by clipping.
  3. To deform because of shearing forces.
  4. To reap, as grain.
  5. To deprive of property; to fleece.

Adjective

shear



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