Shear

cisaille

(a cutting tool similar to scissors)

cisaillement

(a force that produces a shearing strain)

cisailles

(a cutting tool similar to scissors)

tondaison

(the act of shearing, or something removed by shearing)

tondeuse

(a cutting tool similar to scissors)

tonte

(the act of shearing, or something removed by shearing)

cisailler

(to deform in a fixed direction due to mechanical forces)

couper

(to cut)

tondre

(to remove the fleece from a sheep)