Basic Details
Word: Shears
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large cutting tool used for cutting plants, paper, or fabric, often with two blades that move past each other.
Synonyms: Scissors, cutters, clippers
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Cut to the chase: To get to the main point quickly. Example: "Lets cut to the chase and discuss our final plans for the project."
- Shear genius: Someone who is exceptionally clever or creative. Example: "Her idea for the new game was sheer genius, getting everyone excited."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The gardener used the shears to trim the hedges and make them look neat.
Example 2: In art class, we learned how to layer colourful paper with shears to create amazing collages.
Example 3: The farmer carefully picked up the shears to cut the wool from the sheep during shearing season.
Fun Fact
Did you know that shears can be dated back to ancient Mesopotamia about 3,000 years ago? These early tools were made of bronze and were used for a variety of cutting tasks!
Famous Quote
"The scissors are to a writer what a sword is to a warrior." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "shears" mean?
a) A type of pen
b) A large cutting tool
c) A musical instrument
d) A kind of fruit
Answer: b) A large cutting tool
2. Which of these is a synonym of "shears"?
a) Hammer
b) Scissors
c) Ruler
d) Pencil
Answer: b) Scissors
3. Which sentence uses "shears" correctly?
a) The shears sang beautifully in the choir.
b) The chef chopped the vegetables with the shears.
c) The tailor used the shears to cut the fabric.
d) The shears ran a race against the clock.
Answer: c) The tailor used the shears to cut the fabric.
4. Which idiom means to get to the main point quickly?
a) Shear genius
b) Cut to the chase
c) Cut and run
d) Cut out the fluff
Answer: b) Cut to the chase
5. What is the opposite of "shears"?
a) N/A
b) Hammer
c) Brush
d) Ruler
Answer: a) N/A
