untress

/ˈʌntrɛs/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove the hair or fur from (an animal)

“The butcher had to untress the sheep before it went to market.”

2. noun

a person or thing that removes the hair or fur from animals, especially sheep

“The untresser used a specialized tool to remove the wool from the sheep.”

Synonyms

  • shearer
  • sheep shearer

Antonyms

  • beautician
  • dresser