shears

Example Sentences

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Ash devils occur when heat from a fire causes hot air to rise and mix with the cool air from shifting winds, called wind shears.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

I slipped on waterproof shoes, grabbed a pair of shears and, still in my pajamas, tiptoed down the grand staircase of the château and out onto the dewy grass of the garden.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Appearing with a shaved head, Alcaraz said his brother had a mishap with the shears when giving him a trim, leaving him no choice but to opt for a buzz-cut.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025

That means buying fresh lobsters from your local market, boiling them and using kitchen shears to slice their shells from head to tail.

From Salon • Sep. 1, 2024

Their garage, like every other, contains shovels and pruning shears and a sled.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri