noun
gare
geh-uh
Gare (noun) means the coarse, wiry wool that grows on a sheep's legs, of lower quality than the wool on its body. Example: “The shearer set the gare aside separately since it was too coarse for fine yarn.”
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The coarse, wiry wool that grows on a sheep's legs, of lower quality than the wool on its body.
"The shearer set the gare aside separately since it was too coarse for fine yarn."
"Sheep with wool of a type to suit the locality and conditions are less liable to the appearance of gares."
— E. Noel Roberts, The Theory and Practice of Breeding (1956)
How to use gare
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe rough leg-wool of a sheep, kept apart from the finer body wool.
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Etymology
Related to the word "gear," suggesting old associations with coarse or rough material.
Rhymes for gare
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What does “gare” mean?
The word “gare” means the coarse, wiry wool that grows on a sheep's legs, of lower quality than the wool on its body. In plain terms, the rough leg-wool of a sheep, kept apart from the finer body wool.
How do you pronounce “gare”?
“Gare” is pronounced geh-uh (/ɡɛə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “gare” in a sentence?
Here is “gare” used in a sentence: “The shearer set the gare aside separately since it was too coarse for fine yarn.”
What part of speech is “gare”?
“Gare” is a noun.
