alligator shear

Questions

What does alligator shear mean?

A metal-cutting shear with a hinged jaw, powered by a flywheel or hydraulic cylinder.

Where does alligator shear come from?

From alligator + shear, from the shape of its "jaw" being similar in shape to an alligator's.

How to pronounce alligator shear

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “alligator shear”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “alligator shear”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “alligator shear” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.