"Shearing" refers to the act of cutting or trimming something, usually using scissors or shears. It involves removing the excess or unwanted parts, like when someone trims their hair or a gardener cuts back bushes. Full definition
The typhoon took advantage of light wind shear of 5 - 10 knots and extremely warm ocean waters of 31 °C (88 °F) to fuel its rapid intensification. (climatesignals.org)
With warm waters, moderate wind shear of 15 - 20 knots, and plenty of moisture available, intensification into a Category 3 storm appears likely on Monday afternoon and evening, before interaction with land knocks the intensity of the storm back to Category 2 at landfall on Tuesday. (climatesignals.org)
I just stuck some kitchen shears in my whole tomatoes and cut them up so they were more diced than pureed. (bakinandeggs.com)