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sheepshearing

/ˈʃiːpˌʃɪə.rɪŋ/

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noun

/ˈʃiːpˌʃɪə.rɪŋ/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие или процесс стрижки шерсти с овец, а также сезон или праздник, связанный с этим занятием.

A noun referring to the act or process of cutting the wool from sheep, or the season or festival associated with this activity.

uncountable

  1. Act of shearing sheepB2formal

    The process or action of cutting the wool off a sheep.

    ruСтрижка овец

    • Sheepshearing requires skill and patience to avoid injuring the animal.
    • The farmer hired extra workers for the annual sheepshearing.
    • Modern sheepshearing uses electric clippers for efficiency.

    Synonymsshearing

  2. Season for shearingB2formal

    The time of year when sheep are typically sheared.

    ruСезон стрижки

    • Sheepshearing usually takes place in late spring or early summer.
    • The flock was prepared for the upcoming sheepshearing season.
    • During sheepshearing, the sheep are kept in clean pens.
  3. Festival or celebrationC1informalbritish

    A social event or festival held to mark the time when sheep are sheared.

    ruПраздник стрижки овец

    • The village held a sheepshearing festival with music and food.
    • Sheepshearing celebrations often include competitions and local crafts.
    • The annual sheepshearing fair attracted visitors from nearby towns.
Forms
  • sheepshearings plural form
  • sheepshearings' possessive plural form
  • sheepshearing's possessive singular form