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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

shearing

/ˈʃɪərɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does shearing mean?

noun, verb

The act of cutting or trimming something, especially hair or wool, using shears. To cut or trim something, especially hair or wool, using shears.

Example

"The farmer used shearing to cut the wool from the sheep."

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