1. a person who shears sheep or other animals to remove their wool or fleece
2. a machine or tool used for cutting or shearing

Examples

• The experienced shearer could clip a sheep in under three minutes.
• During shearing season, the farm hired several professional shearers.
• The electric shearer made the job much faster than using hand clippers.
• Each shearer was paid based on how many sheep they processed per day.
• The mechanical shearer cut through the metal sheets with precision.
• Australian shearers are known for their speed and skill.
• The old shearer taught the young workers proper technique.