Meaning & Definition of Shearing in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: The process of cutting the wool off a sheep.

  Example Sentence: The shearing of the sheep occurs in early summer.

• Definition: A cutting or trimming, especially in reference to wool or hair.

  Example Sentence: After shearing, the sheep felt much cooler.

• Definition: The act of cutting through a material, such as metal or fabric.

  Example Sentence: The shearing of the metal was precise and quick.

Etymology

Origin: Old English 'scierran', meaning to cut or divide.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• shearing sheep: The act of removing wool from sheep.
• shearing season: The time of year when sheep are sheared.
• to shear off: To remove something by cutting.

Translations

• Spanish: esquileo

• French: tonte

• German: Schur

• Russian: стройка

Related Words

• shear: To cut the wool off a sheep or trim something.

• wool: The curly fur from sheep used in textiles.

• trimming: The act of cutting or reducing the size of something.