This is both a noun (a thing) and a verb (a doing word), so there can be âthe affectâ or we can say that âsomething is affectedâ. Both noun and verb are used, but the verb of this word is the more common, so I will deal with this first. As a verb, it means (1) to influence; move; touch; impress.
Shear is a directional word referring to forces or stresses. A shear force goes parallel to the surface of an object or material. Shear stress can happen between two objects or within the same object. A shear stress between two objects occurs when a force pulls the object along the same plane as the face of the object abutting another object that is being pulled in the opposite direction.
â¢ TEAR (noun). The noun TEAR has 4 senses: 1. a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands. 2. an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart. 3. an occasion for excessive eating or drinking. 4. the act of tearing. Familiarity information: TEAR used as a noun is uncommon. TEAR (verb). The verb TEAR has 5 senses: 1. separate or cause to separate abruptly. 2. to separate or be separated by force. 3. move quickly and violently. 4. strip of feathers. 5. fill with tears or shed tears. Familiarity information: TEAR used as a verb is common.