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sheepshearing

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sheep·shear·ing  (shpshîrng)
n.
1. The act of shearing sheep.
2.
a. The time or season when sheep are sheared.
b. Festivities held at this time.
sheepshearer n.
sheepshearing [ˈʃiːpˌʃɪərɪŋ]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Agriculture) the act or process of shearing sheep
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Agriculture) the season or an occasion of shearing sheep
3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Agriculture) a feast held on such an occasion
sheepshearer  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.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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Each year the sanctuary sponsors a sheepshearing open house.
Time for a trim; Sheep shearing at sanctuary by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
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2) Pierce College herdsman Bill Lander demonstrates sheepshearing.
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