Usually means: Tripod for lifting heavy objects.
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  1. shear legs: Merriam-Webster
  2. shear-legs: Wordnik
  3. shear legs: Wiktionary
  4. shear legs: Infoplease Dictionary
  5. shear legs: Dictionary.com
  6. Shear legs: Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

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Definitions from Wiktionary (shear legs)

noun:  (nautical) A form of derrick, consisting of three poles and a block and tackle, used to hoist and lower heavy weights, especially the masts of sailing ships.

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