Meaning of the word shorn in English
What does shorn mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
shorn
US /ʃɔːrn/
UK /ʃɔːn/
Adjective
having had the wool or hair cut off
Example:
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The sheep were recently shorn for their wool.
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His head was completely shorn, revealing a new tattoo.
Past Participle
past participle of shear
Example:
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The shepherd had shorn all the sheep by noon.
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He felt as if he had been shorn of all his possessions.