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sheep

sheep

Meaning of sheep

living beings farm animals noun

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British English/ʃiːp/
American English/ˈʃip/
Russian transcription[ɐvˈtsa]
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sheep with Russian translation

sheep usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Фермер осматривает каждую овцу перед стрижкой.

The farmer checks each sheep before shearing.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Овца следует за пастухом .

The sheep follows its shepherd .

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sheep belongs to the topic "Farm Animals". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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sheep synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between sheep / Merino / Suffolk / Dorper / Cheviot / Jacob

🇬🇧English
sheep

general term for the domesticated species (Ovis aries)

A1Very Often

The farmer has a flock of sheep.

У фермера стадо овец.

M
🇬🇧English
Merino

a specific breed of sheep known for fine wool

B2Rarely

Merino sheep produce very fine wool.

Мериносы дают очень тонкую шерсть.

S
🇬🇧English
Suffolk

a British sheep breed, valued for meat

B2Rarely

Suffolk sheep are common in the UK for meat production.

Саффолк — распространённая в Великобритании мясная порода овец.

D
🇬🇧English
Dorper

a South African meat sheep breed

B2Very Rarely

Dorper sheep are raised for meat in some regions.

Дорпер — мясная порода овец, выращиваемая в некоторых регионах.

C
🇬🇧English
Cheviot

a hill sheep breed from the British Isles

B2Rarely

Cheviot sheep are well adapted to hilly terrain.

Чевиот хорошо приспособлен к холмистой местности.

J
🇬🇧English
Jacob

an old sheep breed often noted for multiple horns

B2Very Rarely

Jacob sheep are distinctive for sometimes having multiple horns.

Порода яков чаще всего выделяется наличием нескольких рогов.

L
🇬🇧English
lamb

a young sheep; also the meat of a young sheep

A1Often

The lambs were following their mother.

Ягнята следовали за матерью.

🇬🇧English

an adult male sheep

A2Rarely

The ram led the other sheep in the field.

Баран вел остальных овец на пастбище.

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How to pronounce sheep and what this word means

sheep translation: овца. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce sheep

/ʃiːp/

sheep translation

овца

sheep examples

The farmer checks each sheep before shearing.

sheep transcription

/ʃiːp/, /ˈʃip/

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sheep meaning: what does it mean?

living beings farm animals noun

sheep pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

sheep is pronounced as /ʃiːp/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

sheep definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The farmer checks each sheep before shearing. Translation: Фермер осматривает каждую овцу перед стрижкой.

Is sheep part of Farm Animals vocabulary?

Yes, sheep (овца) can be learned in the Farm Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is sheep part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, sheep (овца) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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