shearer

/ˈʃiːrər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person whose occupation is to shear animals, typically sheep.

“The sheep shearer worked all day to complete the task.”

2. verb

To remove the wool or fleece of (an animal), typically using shears.

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

Synonyms

  • sheep clipper
  • sheep shaver
  • sheep shearer

Antonyms

  • fleece grower
  • wooler