Definitions

1. verb

to remove wool from a fleece or sheep’s back, especially for shearing

“Sheep shearers began to dewool the animals in preparation for market.”

2. verb

to remove the wool from (a fleece or sheep’s back)

“The farmer dewooled the sheep to prepare them for the fall market.”

3. noun

the act of removing wool from a fleece or sheep’s back

“The dewooling of the sheep was a labor-intensive process.”