Shearing
/ˈʃɪə.rɪŋ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The process of cutting the wool off a sheep or the hair off another animal.
The annual shearing of the sheep began early in the morning.
An act or instance of cutting or clipping.
She watched the shearing of the hedges in the garden.
verb
To cut the wool off a sheep.
They are shearing the sheep to prepare for the warm summer.
Etymology
Old English 'scierran', meaning to cut or divide.
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.
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.