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sheerlegs

[ sheer-legz ]

noun

, (usually used with a plural verb)

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sheerlegs1

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sheerlegs1

C19: variant of shear legs

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