Remove by clipping (5)

I believe the answer is:

shear

(Other definitions for shear that I've seen before include "Fleece (a sheep)" , "Cut wool off (a sheep)" , "Remove a fleece" , "shave" , "Clip a sheep" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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