scheren — meaning in English

English meaning

• fleece noun The woolly coat of a sheep, or wool shorn from it in one piece.
• shave verb To cut hair close to the skin using a razor or similar tool.
• shear verb To cut the wool off a sheep or similar animal.

Senses

scheren is used for these senses in English:

• fleece (transitive) To cut off the fleece from (a sheep or other animal).
• shave (intransitive) To remove hair from one's face by this means.

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.

shave — full definition

1. verb To cut hair close to the skin using a razor or similar tool.
2. verb To cut a thin slice or layer from something.
3. verb To reduce something slightly, such as time, cost, or size.
4. noun An instance of shaving, especially the face.
5. noun A narrow escape from danger; a close shave.

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