sheaflike

As adjectives the difference between shearlike and sheaflike

is that shearlike is resembling or characteristic of shears (the cutting tool) while sheaflike is resembling a sheaf or some aspect of one.

As adjectives the difference between shelflike and sheaflike

is that shelflike is resembling a shelf or some aspect of one while sheaflike is resembling a sheaf or some aspect of one.

As a noun sheaf

is a quantity of the stalks and ears of wheat, rye, or other grain, bound together; a bundle of grain or straw.

As a verb sheaf

is to gather and bind into a sheaf; to make into sheaves; as, to sheaf wheat.

As an adjective sheaflike is

resembling a sheaf or some aspect of one.