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To divide by cutting or slicing, especially suddenly and forcibly; to put an end to a connection or relationship.
“The earthquake caused the power lines to sever, leaving the entire city in darkness.”
The act or process of reducing something to the smallest possible degree, extent, or significance, often to an extreme or drastic level.
“The company's severe minimization of its environmental impact involved cutting all non-essential carbon-heavy operations.”
Dividing or breaking something apart, especially by cutting or forcefully separating a connection or relationship.
“The heavy storm resulted in severing the main power lines to the city.”
A slang or shorthand term referring to a service, server, or customer service interaction.
“The online game is going down for scheduled sevy maintenance tonight.”
A metal link, loop, or shackle used to fasten or secure something, or a pair of fetters used to bind a prisoner's wrists or ankles.
“The prisoner's ankles were held together by heavy iron shackles.”
A pair of sunglasses.
“He put on his shades before stepping out into the bright afternoon sun.”
The practice of learning a job by accompanying and observing an experienced worker.
“New recruits spend their first week in job shadowing with senior staff.”
A leadership arrangement in sports, business, or organizational settings where the responsibilities and authority of a captain are divided equally between two or more individuals.
“The team decided to appoint shared captains to ensure leadership presence both on and off the field.”
Having a thin, angular, or bony face with prominent features, often suggesting a stern, shrewd, or intense expression.
“The sharp-faced man peered over his spectacles, scrutinizing the document with intense focus.”
To cut or scrape hair from the surface of the skin using a razor or other sharp blade.
“He prefers to shave his beard off every summer.”
To cast off or let fall (hair, skin, leaves, or antlers) as part of a natural growth process.
“The trees begin to shed their leaves as autumn approaches.”
The act or process of losing or casting off something, such as hair, skin, or leaves.
“The heavy shedding of the dog's fur required daily vacuuming.”
Resembling a sheep in appearance, texture, or behavior; specifically, soft, woolly, or timid and submissive.
“The baby wore a sheepy coat that was incredibly soft to the touch.”
An edible aquatic animal with a shell, such as a mollusk (like clam, oyster, or mussel) or a crustacean (like crab, lobster, or shrimp).
“She is allergic to shellfish and must avoid shrimp and lobster.”
Consisting of, containing, or abounding in shells or shell fragments.
“The children collected colorful rocks and tiny pieces of shelly sand.”