sheep Definition
a domesticated ruminant mammal with a thick woolly coat and (typically only in the male) curving horns. It is kept in flocks for its wool or meat, and is proverbial for its tendency to follow others in the flock..
Using sheep: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sheep" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The farmer has a large flock of sheep.
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Shearing the sheep is a time-consuming task.
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The sheep were grazing in the field.
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The lamb was born just this morning.
sheep Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with sheep
Example
He seemed like a nice guy, but turned out to be a wolf in sheep's clothing.
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He was always the black sheep of the family, getting into trouble and causing problems.
a mental exercise used to help someone fall asleep by imagining counting sheep jumping over a fence one by one
Example
I had trouble sleeping last night, so I tried counting sheep to help me relax.
Summary: sheep in Brief
A 'sheep' [ʃiːp] is a domesticated mammal with a woolly coat and curving horns, kept for wool or meat. It is known for its tendency to follow others in the flock. Phrases like 'a wolf in sheep's clothing' and 'a black sheep' use 'sheep' metaphorically to describe people. 'Counting sheep' is a mental exercise used to help someone fall asleep.
