sheepshearing

• Nom désignant l'action ou le processus de tondre la laine des moutons, ainsi que la saison ou la fête associée à cette activité.

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

indénombrable

1. Act of shearing sheepB2formal

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

   Tonte des moutons

   • 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.

   Synonymesshearing

2. Season for shearingB2formal

   The time of year when sheep are typically sheared.

   Saison de la tonte

   • 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.

   Fête de la tonte

   • 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.