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{{For|the lightweight approach to digital curation|Sheer curation}}
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[[Image:Pantyhose2.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Sheer nylon [[pantyhose]].]]
[[Image:Pantyhose2.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Sheer nylon [[pantyhose]].]]
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When applied to [[textile|fabric]], the term '''sheer''' refers to semi-[[Transparency (optics)|transparent]] and flimsy cloth.
When applied to [[textile|fabric]], the term '''sheer''' refers to semi-[[Transparency (optics)|transparent]] and flimsy cloth.
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When applied to [[ship]] design, '''sheer''' refers to an upward curve in the deck toward either end.
When applied to [[ship]] design, '''sheer''' refers to an upward curve in the deck toward either end.

==See also==
==See also==
*[[bodystocking]]
*[[bodystocking]]

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This article is about sheer clothing. For similar words, see shear, Shere, Scheer, or sher.
Sheer nylon pantyhose.

When applied to fabric, the term sheer refers to semi-transparent and flimsy cloth.

It is usually a very thin knit and is used to make tights, leggings and stockings. It is also used for effect in dancewear and lingerie.

When applied to ship design, sheer refers to an upward curve in the deck toward either end.

See also