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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe act (or result) of clipping fleece off a sheep.
Common pairings
sheep shearing
a shearing shed
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Etymology
From Middle English "scherynge," simply "shear" plus the "-ing" ending.
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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.
