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Meaning of sheer | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1 Standard
ˈʃɪə

Definitions

  1. A surname.
  2. A sheer curtain or fabric.
  3. The curve of the main deck or gunwale from bow to stern.
  4. An abrupt swerve from the course of a ship.

Equivalents

Examples

“Use sheers to maximize natural light.”
“Lightweight, tightly woven silkies, sheers, lingerie”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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