sheep·shear·ing (sh p shîr  ng)n. 1. The act of shearing sheep. 2. a. The time or season when sheep are sheared. b. Festivities held at this time. sheep shearer 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
| 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 | |
| 3. | sheepshearing - act of shearing sheep shearing - removing by cutting off or clipping |
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