Definition

A building where sheep are cut to remove their wool and where the wool is processed for sale.

Example

The farmer took the sheep to the woolshed for shearing.

Conversation

Have you ever been to a woolshed?

No, I haven't! What's it like?

It's pretty interesting; they shear sheep there and prepare the wool for market.

That sounds fascinating! I'd love to see how it all works.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Woolshed → The word is formed from "wool" (from Old English *wulfa*, meaning the soft, fibrous covering of sheep) and "shed" (from Old English *scead*, meaning a shelter or building). A woolshed is a building used for storing wool or shearing sheep.

Memory Tip

Think of a place where wool from sheep is kept or processed — that's what a woolshed is.

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