sellate

/sɛlˈeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to shear or clip the hair or wool of (an animal)

“The shearer sellated the sheep to prepare them for the winter.”

2. verb

to cut or clip (something) close to the surface

“The gardener sellated the dead branches from the tree.”

Synonyms

  • clip
  • shear

Antonyms

  • unclip
  • unshackle