sheep·shear·ing

(shēp′shîr′ĭng)

1. The act of shearing sheep.

2. The time or season when sheep are sheared.

sheep′shear′er n.

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sheepshearing

(ˈʃiːpˌʃɪərɪŋ)

1. (Agriculture) the act or process of shearing sheep

2. (Agriculture) the season or an occasion of shearing sheep

3. (Agriculture) a feast held on such an occasion

ˈsheepˌshearer n

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sheep•shear•ing

(ˈʃipˌʃɪər ɪŋ)

n.

1. an act or instance of shearing sheep.

2. the time or season of shearing sheep.

[1580–90]

sheep′shear`er, n.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	sheepshearing - the time or season when sheep are sheared season - a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field; "he celebrated his 10th season with the ballet company"; "she always looked forward to the avocado season"
	2.	sheepshearing - a festival held at the time sheep are normally sheared festival, fete - an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place); "a drama festival"
	3.	sheepshearing - act of shearing sheep shearing - removing by cutting off or clipping

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