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sheared

Pronunciation: [ʃɪrd]

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Learn how to use sheared in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “animal husbandry”

(verb) to cut the wool off a sheep. This is done to keep the sheep healthy and clean. Farmers shear sheep so their wool can be used to make clothes or other items.

Example

The farmer sheared the sheep in the spring to prepare them for the warm weather.

Example

The sheep were not sheared for the winter, so their wool became matted and dirty.

Example

When does the farmer usually shear the sheep?

Context: “cutting”

(verb) to cut something very quickly or sharply, like cutting paper or hair. It’s a quick action that shows you are removing a part of something.

Example

Sheared the paper quickly with scissors to make neat edges for the project.

Example

He didn’t shear the branches off the tree, and they grew too long.

Example

Did you shear the fabric to make it fit better?

How to pronounce sheared

Pronunciation: [ʃɪrd]

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