"shearline" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: shearlines [plural]
Etymology: shear + line Etymology templates: {{compound|en|shear|line}} shear + line Head templates: {{en-noun}} shearline (plural shearlines)
  1. A line which separates regions of differing wind velocity. Synonyms: shear line
    Sense id: en-shearline-en-noun-GMx~jrTj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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