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shearing Meaning
shearing (n)
removing by cutting off or clipping
shearing (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Shear
shearing (n.)
The act or operation of clipping with shears or a shearing machine, as the wool from sheep, or the nap from cloth.
The product of the act or operation of clipping with shears or a shearing machine; as, the whole shearing of a flock; the shearings from cloth.
Same as Shearling.
The act or operation of reaping.
The act or operation of dividing with shears; as, the shearing of metal plates.
The process of preparing shear steel; tilting.
The process of making a vertical side cutting in working into a face of coal.
shearing Sentence Examples
- The sheepherder carefully sheared the sheep, removing their thick wool.
- The shearing process involved using sharp blades to cut away the unwanted wool.
- The shearer's skillful movements ensured a precise and even shear.
- The shearing machine produced a rhythmic buzzing sound as it smoothly sheared the sheep.
- After shearing, the sheep were refreshed and had a lighter, cleaner appearance.
- The shearing season was a busy time for shepherds and wool processors.
- The sheared wool was then washed and sorted, ready for use in textiles.
- The shearing shed was filled with the pungent odor of lanolin from the sheep's wool.
- The farmer proudly displayed the results of his shearing efforts, showcasing the gleaming white fleece.
- The shearing competition tested the skills and speed of experienced shearers.
FAQs About the word shearing
removing by cutting off or clippingof Shear, The act or operation of clipping with shears or a shearing machine, as the wool from sheep, or the nap from cloth.,
clipping, trimming,shaving, cutting, cropping, polling, snipping, cutting back, paring,pruning
extending,extending, lengthening, lengthening, elongating,elongating,
The sheepherder carefully sheared the sheep, removing their thick wool.
The shearing process involved using sharp blades to cut away the unwanted wool.
The shearer's skillful movements ensured a precise and even shear.
The shearing machine produced a rhythmic buzzing sound as it smoothly sheared the sheep.
