noun

shearing

Shearing (noun) means the process of clipping wool from a sheep, or the wool collected this way. Example: “Shearing season keeps the whole farm busy for a fortnight.”

noun

The process of clipping wool from a sheep, or the wool collected this way.

"Shearing season keeps the whole farm busy for a fortnight."

How to use shearing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act (or result) of clipping fleece off a sheep.

Common pairings

sheep shearing a shearing shed

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_____ season keeps the whole farm busy for a fortnight.

Etymology

From Middle English "scherynge," simply "shear" plus the "-ing" ending.

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for shearing

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Frequently asked questions

What does “shearing” mean?

The word “shearing” means the process of clipping wool from a sheep, or the wool collected this way. In plain terms, the act (or result) of clipping fleece off a sheep.

How do you use “shearing” in a sentence?

Here is “shearing” used in a sentence: “Shearing season keeps the whole farm busy for a fortnight.”

What part of speech is “shearing”?

“Shearing” is a noun.

Where does the word “shearing” come from?

The word “shearing” comes from Middle English. From Middle English "scherynge," simply "shear" plus the "-ing" ending.