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sheep⋅shear⋅ing

[sheep-sheer-ing]
–noun
1. an act or instance of shearing sheep.
2. the time or season of shearing sheep.

Origin:
1580–90; sheep + shearing


sheepshearer, noun
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sheep·shear·ing   (shēp'shîr'ĭng)   
n.  
  1. The act of shearing sheep.

    1. The time or season when sheep are sheared.

    2. Festivities held at this time.

sheep'shear'er n.
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