shear

To remove the fleece from (a sheep, llama, etc.) by clipping.

To cut the hair of (a person).

To cut, originally with a sword or other bladed weapon, now usually with shears, or as if using shears.

To deform because of forces pushing in opposite directions.

To change in direction or speed.

To transform by displacing every point in a direction parallel to some given line by a distance proportional to the point’s distance from the line.

To make a vertical cut in coal.

(also 'shear off') To break or suddenly separate because of excessive force, eg. a bolt.

To reap, as grain.

To deprive of property; to fleece.