The Only Use
sheer
in
Fahrenheit 451
(Edited)
- A fountain of books sprang down upon Montag as he climbed shuddering up the sheer stairwell.
p. 33.9sheer = so steep it is almost vertical
Definitions:
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(1)
(sheer as in: a sheer blouse) typically of fabric: very thin and delicate -- often transparent
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(2)
(sheer as in: sheer fun) complete or pure -- without restriction, qualification, or other elements (used for emphasis)
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(3)
(sheer as in: a sheer cliff) so steep it is almost vertical
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(4)
(sheer as in: sheer to the left) change direction; or to cause such a change of direction -- usually abruptly
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(meaning too rare to warrant focus) Sheer can also be an alternative spelling for shear (to cut). Sheers can refer to light, transparent curtains.