シヤーしやーMeanings1nounshear; shearing forceTechnical term in physics and engineering for the force or deformation that causes layers to slide past each other. Often used in compound terms like シヤー応力 (shear stress).See also: せん断この材ざい料りょうはシヤーに弱よわい。This material is weak against shear.2nounshearing machine; shearRefers to a machine or tool used for cutting metal or other materials by shearing action. Common in industrial contexts.工こう場じょうでシヤーを使つかって鉄てっ板ぱんを切きる。Cut the steel plate using a shearing machine at the factory.