shearman Definition
- 1a person who shears wool from sheep
- 2a person who operates a machine for cutting metal
Using shearman: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shearman" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The shearman skillfully removed the wool from the sheep.
Example
The factory hired a new shearman to operate the metal-cutting machine.
shearman Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for shearman
- shearer
- wool cutter
- metal cutter
Phrases with shearman
a skilled worker who has completed an apprenticeship and is fully trained in a particular trade or craft
Example
The journeyman shearman was able to shear twice as many sheep in a day as the apprentice.
shearman's feast
an annual dinner or feast held by a group of shearers to celebrate the end of the shearing season
Example
After the last sheep was shorn, the shearers gathered for the traditional shearman's feast.
shearman's cottage
a small house or dwelling provided by a landowner for the use of a shearman during the shearing season
Example
The shearman's cottage was located near the sheep pens for easy access to the animals.
Origins of shearman
from Middle English 'sherman', meaning 'a person who cuts cloth'
Summary: shearman in Brief
A 'shearman' [ˈʃɪəmən] is a person who shears wool from sheep or operates a machine for cutting metal. It is a skilled job that requires precision and expertise. The term is often used in phrases like 'journeyman shearman,' referring to a fully trained worker, and 'shearman's feast,' a celebration marking the end of the shearing season.
