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Shearing

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Cut 76% connected

of Cut

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Cutting 76% connected

of Cut

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Shear 74% connected

To cut, clip, or sever anything from with shears or a like instrument; as, to shear sheep; to shear cloth.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Shear 74% connected

To cut, clip, or sever anything from with shears or a like instrument; as, to shear sheep; to shear cloth.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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