sheerlegs

[ sheer-legz ]

noun

, (usually used with a plural verb)

1. shear ( def 16 ).

sheerlegs

/ ˈʃɪəˌlɛɡz /

noun

1. functioning as singular a device for lifting heavy weights consisting of two or more spars lashed together at the upper ends from which a lifting tackle is suspended Also calledshears

Word History and Origins

Origin of sheerlegs¹

sheer, spelling variant of shear + leg + -s ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of sheerlegs¹

C19: variant of shear legs