Shearer Meaning
/ˈʃɪəɹə/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA person employed to remove the wool from animals, such as sheep. using shears.
nounA person employed in a roller mill to shear off the uneven side of the hot metal plate.
Sentence Examples
A top-class shearer can shear up to 150 sheep in one day.
The shearer sheared the sheep.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The experienced ____ used electric clippers to remove the wool from the sheep.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The experienced ____ carefully removed the wool from the sheep without nicking the skin.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English shear English -er English shearer From shear + -er.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The experienced ____ used electric clippers to remove the wool from the sheep.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The experienced ____ carefully removed the wool from the sheep without nicking the skin.