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SHEEP/ʃiːp/

A sheep is a farm animal kept for wool and meat. Plural is also sheep (not sheeps). A lamb is a young sheep. Ship is a large boat — mix-up. In the field; a flock of sheep (group); count: one sheep, two sheep.

Meaning

A farm animal with a thick coat, kept for wool and meat. Plural: sheep.

Examples

• “There are sheep in the field.”
• “The sheep are eating grass.”
• “A sheep got out of the field.”

Good to know

plural: sheep (not sheeps). Mix-up: ship. Young: lamb. a flock of sheep.

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