sheepshearing
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sheep·shear·ing
(shēp′shîr′ĭng)n.
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)n
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.
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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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