sheepshearing

• Substantivo que designa a ação ou o processo de tosar a lã das ovelhas, bem como a época ou festa associada a essa atividade.

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

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1. Act of shearing sheepB2formal

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

   tosquia de ovelhas

   • 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.

   Sinônimosshearing

2. Season for shearingB2formal

   The time of year when sheep are typically sheared.

   Época de tosquia

   • 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.

   Festa da tosquia de ovelhas

   • 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.