1) n. in mechanics. the movement or failure of materials. especially laminar material such as wood by sliding side by side. 2) n. a tool used to cut small diameter pJan.t material. including secateurs and snips. as well as long-bladed hand tools and power tools used to cut hedges. 3) v. to cut; often used to describe cutting foliage or stems to a single plane. as in a hedge.
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