sheep
sheep
living beings farm animals noun
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sheep with Russian translation
sheep usage examples
Фермер осматривает каждую овцу перед стрижкой.
The farmer checks each sheep before shearing.
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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.
sheep synonyms
What's the difference between sheep / Merino / Suffolk / Dorper / Cheviot / Jacob
general term for the domesticated species (Ovis aries)
The farmer has a flock of sheep.
У фермера стадо овец.
a specific breed of sheep known for fine wool
Merino sheep produce very fine wool.
Мериносы дают очень тонкую шерсть.
a British sheep breed, valued for meat
Suffolk sheep are common in the UK for meat production.
Саффолк — распространённая в Великобритании мясная порода овец.
a South African meat sheep breed
Dorper sheep are raised for meat in some regions.
Дорпер — мясная порода овец, выращиваемая в некоторых регионах.
a hill sheep breed from the British Isles
Cheviot sheep are well adapted to hilly terrain.
Чевиот хорошо приспособлен к холмистой местности.
an old sheep breed often noted for multiple horns
Jacob sheep are distinctive for sometimes having multiple horns.
Порода яков чаще всего выделяется наличием нескольких рогов.
a young sheep; also the meat of a young sheep
The lambs were following their mother.
Ягнята следовали за матерью.
The ram led the other sheep in the field.
Баран вел остальных овец на пастбище.
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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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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