word
shear stress
SHEER STRES
ʃɪr strɛsListen
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Syllable breakdown
shearstress
Dictionary meaning
Stress that acts parallel to a surface, tending to cause layers to slide past one another.
History and origin
Mechanics terminology.
Examples
- The bolt failed after repeated cycles of shear stress.
Common mispronunciations
share stress
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