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Shearer (Noun)

A workman who uses shears to cut leather or metal or textiles.

Nouns denoting people.

The skilled shearer in the textile mill carefully trimmed the edges of the fabric to precise dimensions.
After completing his apprenticeship, he found work as a shearer in a local upholstery factory.
Her grandfather had been a shearer in a shipyard, responsible for cutting intricate patterns in sheet metal.
In the days before automated machinery, shearers were in high demand in manufacturing plants everywhere.
At the historic foundry, the shearer carefully hand-cut complex shapes from the metal to craft bespoke fixtures.

A skilled worker who shears the wool off of sheep or other animals.

Nouns denoting people.

The shearer worked tirelessly to shear the entire flock of sheep before the end of the day.
Shearer Jack Harris was known for his speed and precision when it came to shearing sheep.
The farm hired a team of shearers to help with the annual sheep shearing event.
As a young shearer, Emily had to learn the intricacies of handling the sheep and using the shearing equipment.
The experienced shearer was able to shear a sheep in under two minutes, a feat that impressed the farmhands.

Scottish ballet dancer and actress (born in 1926).

Nouns denoting people.

Moira Shearer's iconic performance in The Red Shoes cemented her status as a leading lady of ballet.
Moira Shearer's collaboration with Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger resulted in some of the most memorable films of her career.
As a renowned ballerina, Moira Shearer was known for her technical precision and dramatic intensity on stage.
Moira Shearer's transition from ballet to film was marked by her starring role in The Tales of Hoffmann.
Moira Shearer's legacy as a pioneering Scottish ballet dancer and actress continues to inspire new generations of performers.