What does sheepshearing mean?

Definitions for sheepshearing
ˈʃipˌʃɪər ɪŋsheepshear·ing

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. sheepshearingnoun

    the time or season when sheep are sheared

  2. sheepshearingnoun

    a festival held at the time sheep are normally sheared

  3. sheepshearingnoun

    act of shearing sheep

Wiktionary

  1. sheepshearingnoun

    The act of shearing sheep.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Sheepshearingnoun

    The time of shearing sheep; the feast made when sheep are shorn.

    Etymology: sheep and shear.

    There happening a solemn festivity, such as the sheepshearings used to be, David begs some small repast. South.

ChatGPT

  1. sheepshearing

    Sheepshearing is the process of removing wool from a sheep by cutting or shaving. This is done both for the welfare of the sheep, as well as to collect the wool which is used in textile production. The timing and frequency of sheepshearing depends on the breed of sheep, geography, and culture. Professionally trained people often perform the task to ensure the safety and comfort of the animal.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of sheepshearing in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of sheepshearing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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