tondre — meaning in English

English meaning

• buzz noun A continuous humming sound, like that of an insect or low conversation.
• fleece noun The woolly coat of a sheep, or wool shorn from it in one piece.
• shear verb To cut the wool off a sheep or similar animal.

Senses

tondre is used for these senses in English:

• buzz (transitive) To cut (the hair) in a close-cropped military style, or buzzcut.
• fleece (transitive) To cut off the fleece from (a sheep or other animal).

buzz — full definition

1. noun A continuous humming sound, like that of an insect or low conversation.
2. noun Excited public interest or gossip about something.
3. noun A feeling of mild excitement or intoxication.
4. verb To make a continuous humming sound.
5. verb To contact someone quickly by phone or intercom.

fleece — full definition

1. noun The woolly coat of a sheep, or wool shorn from it in one piece.
2. noun A soft, warm synthetic fabric, or a garment made from it.
3. verb (informal) To cheat or overcharge someone.

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