Meaning & Definition of word "Shearing"
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Shearing
/ˈʃɪə.rɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. The process of cutting the wool off a sheep or the hair off another animal.
- Example: The annual shearing of the sheep began early in the morning.
- 2. An act or instance of cutting or clipping.
- Example: She watched the shearing of the hedges in the garden.
verb:
- 1. To cut the wool off a sheep.
- Example: 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.