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sheerness

/ˈʃɪərnɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does sheerness mean?

noun

The state of being sheer; transparency or thinness, especially of a fabric. A headland or point of land that is very narrow and steep.

Example

"The sheerness of the fabric made it difficult to see through, but the view from the headland was breathtaking."

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