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Shearing Meaning in English

word · lemma: shear

ˈʃɪɹɪŋ
SHEER-ing
ʃˈiəɹɪŋ
SHEE-uh-ring

释义

Shearing is the act of cutting the wool off a sheep or similar animal. It can also mean cutting or slicing material using sharp tools.

用法与细微差别

Used mainly for animals (esp. sheep), but also in engineering for slicing or cutting forces ('shearing force'). In farming, 'shearing' usually means removing wool. Not the same as 'shaving'.

例句

The shearing of sheep happens every spring.

basic

She learned about shearing in her agriculture class.

basic

Shearing keeps the sheep cool in hot weather.

basic

After shearing, the sheep looked completely different.

natural

The farmer arranged a shearing demonstration for visitors.

natural

In engineering, shearing refers to forces that make materials slide past each other.

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