shearing machine

UK: /ˈʃɪəɹɪŋ məˈʃiːn/

Definition

Definition of shearing machine - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

agriculture

TECH.

powered device that cuts wool from sheep using fast moving blades

TECH.

Each sheep passed quickly through the automatic shearing machine.

manufacturing

TECH.

powered tool that cuts flat metal pieces with a straight sharp blade

TECH.

The worker used the shearing machine to cut the steel plates.

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with shearing

shearing shed

building on a farm where sheep are sheared for wool

The sheep were led into the shearing shed for their annual trim.

Expressions with machine

money machine

automated teller machine dispensing cash

I need to find a money machine to withdraw cash.

killing machine

person or animal extremely effective at injuring or killing others

On the field, the boxer seemed like a relentless killing machine.

well-greased machine

something operating smoothly and efficiently

The new software system runs like a well-greased machine.

well-oiled machine

something that operates smoothly and efficiently

The team worked together like a well-oiled machine.

become a machine

start working with extreme efficiency and precision

During the project, she became a machine.

lean, mean machine

person or thing that is tough and aggressive

The boxer is a lean, mean machine in the ring.

cog in the machine

someone with a minor but necessary role

As a junior employee, she was just a cog in the machine.

like a well-oiled machine

adv.

working smoothly and efficiently without problems

The team worked like a well-oiled machine to finish the project on time.

fine-tuned machine

system operating smoothly and efficiently

The new software runs like a fine-tuned machine.

money-making machine

person or thing that earns a lot of money easily

That new app is a real money-making machine.

Examples of shearing machine in a sentence

They upgraded to a quieter shearing machine to reduce stress on the flock.
The technician calibrated the shearing machine before starting the production run.
Safety guards were installed on the shearing machine to prevent accidents.

View all translations of shearing machine

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:tondeuse électrique, cisaille guillotine, ...
German:Schermaschine, Tafelschere, ...
Italian:macchina tosatrice, cesoia, ...
Spanish:máquina de esquilar, cizalla, ...
Portuguese:máquina de tosquiar, guilhotina, ...
Chinese:剪毛机, 剪板机, ...
Japanese:羊毛刈り機, せん断機, ...
Arabic:آلَة جَزِّ الصُّوف, آلَة قَصّ, ...
Hebrew:מְכוֹנַת גְּזִיזָה, מְכוֹנַת גְּזִירָה, ...
Russian:овцестригальная машина, гильотинные ножницы, ...
Ukrainian:стригальна машина, гільйотинні ножиці, ...
Hindi:ऊन कतरने की मशीन, शियरिंग मशीन, ...
Bengali:উল কাঁটাই মেশিন, শিয়ারিং মেশিন, ...
Catalan:màquina d'esquilar, cisalla, ...
Czech:stříhací stroj, tabulové nůžky, ...
Danish:klippemaskine, pladesaks, ...
Dutch:scheermachine, schaarmachine, ...
Greek:κουρευτική μηχανή, μηχανική ψαλίδα, ...
Hungarian:nyírógép, lemezvágó olló, ...
Khmer:ម៉ាស៊ីនកាត់រោមចៀម, ម៉ាស៊ីនកាត់ដែកសន្លឹក, ...
Korean:전동 양털깎이, 전단기, ...
Persian:دستگاه پشم‌چینی, قیچی گیوتین, ...
Polish:maszyna do strzyżenia owiec, nożyce gilotynowe, ...
Portuguese (BR):tosquiadeira, guilhotina, ...
Romanian:mașină de tuns oi, mașină de foarfecat, ...
Swedish:klippmaskin, plåtsaxmaskin, ...
Thai:เครื่องตัดขนแกะ, เครื่องตัดเหล็กแผ่น, ...
Turkish:kırkma makinesi, giyotin makas, ...
Vietnamese:máy xén lông cừu, máy cắt kim loại, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.