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shearer

/ˈʃɪərər/ noun · British & US
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What does shearer mean?

noun

A person whose occupation is to shear sheep or other animals, or a machine used for shearing. A person who cuts or shears something, especially hair.

Example

"The shearer carefully trimmed the sheep's wool to prepare it for market."

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