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Shearer

shea·rer

UK/ˈʃiəɹə/ US/ˈʃɪəɹə/ uncommon

noun

1.
2.

a workman who uses shears to cut leather or metal or textiles

3.

a skilled worker who shears the wool off of sheep or other animals

Origin

From shear + -er.

Phrases

  • gun shearer

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