How Do You Spell SHEERING?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈi͡əɹɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "sheering" is a unique spelling that may cause confusion for English learners. The correct pronunciation is /ˈʃɪərɪŋ/ ("sheer-ing"). The "sheer" sound is voiced by the /ʃ/ phoneme, followed by the long "ee" vowel sound /iə/. The final "ing" syllable is represented by the /rɪŋ/ phonemes, which can be difficult to interpret for non-native speakers. This verb can mean veering or deviating from a direct course, as in a ship's steered direction.

SHEERING Meaning and Definition

  1. Sheering, in its verb form, refers to the act of veering away suddenly or unintentionally from a straight course or path. It implies an abrupt change in direction or deviation from the expected trajectory. The term can commonly be used to describe the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft that unexpectedly swerves to the side, away from the intended route. This unintentional deviation can occur due to external factors such as strong winds, turbulent currents, or slippery surfaces. It can also be a consequence of internal forces, such as mechanical failures or improper handling.

    When used as a noun, sheering refers to the action or result of veering or deviating. It can indicate the actual swerving motion itself or the physical act of moving off course. In some contexts, it can also imply the consequence of such a shift, such as damage or loss resulting from the sheering movement.

    Sheering is a term commonly encountered in transportation and navigation contexts, where the maintenance of a steady course is paramount for safety and efficiency. It is also used metaphorically to describe any sudden, unforeseen change or deviation from a prescribed course of action or plan. In this sense, sheering can be a synonym for straying, diverging, or diverging from the intended path, whether it is literal or metaphorical.

Common Misspellings for SHEERING

Etymology of SHEERING

The word "sheering" is derived from the Middle English word "sheren", which means "to cut or remove by cutting". This Middle English term eventually evolved into the Old English word "scearn", which also means "to cut". Over time, the spelling of the word changed to "shear" in modern English, but "sheering" is still used to refer to the act of cutting or trimming something.

Conjugate verb Sheering

CONDITIONAL

I would sheer
we would sheer
you would sheer
he/she/it would sheer
they would sheer

FUTURE

I will sheer
we will sheer
you will sheer
he/she/it will sheer
they will sheer

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have sheered
we will have sheered
you will have sheered
he/she/it will have sheered
they will have sheered

PAST

I sheered
we sheered
you sheered
he/she/it sheered
they sheered

PAST PERFECT

I had sheered
we had sheered
you had sheered
he/she/it had sheered
they had sheered

PRESENT

I sheer
we sheer
you sheer
he/she/it sheers
they sheer

PRESENT PERFECT

I have sheered
we have sheered
you have sheered
he/she/it has sheered
they have sheered
I am sheering
we are sheering
you are sheering
he/she/it is sheering
they are sheering
I was sheering
we were sheering
you were sheering
he/she/it was sheering
they were sheering
I will be sheering
we will be sheering
you will be sheering
he/she/it will be sheering
they will be sheering
I have been sheering
we have been sheering
you have been sheering
he/she/it has been sheering
they have been sheering
I had been sheering
we had been sheering
you had been sheering
he/she/it had been sheering
they had been sheering
I will have been sheering
we will have been sheering
you will have been sheering
he/she/it will have been sheering
they will have been sheering
I would have sheered
we would have sheered
you would have sheered
he/she/it would have sheered
they would have sheered
I would be sheering
we would be sheering
you would be sheering
he/she/it would be sheering
they would be sheering
I would have been sheering
we would have been sheering
you would have been sheering
he/she/it would have been sheering
they would have been sheering

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