Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gimmer
noun
/ˈɡɪmər/
Definition
A young female sheep, typically one that is between one and two years old.
Examples
- The farmer raised her gimmers in a separate pen for breeding.
- She selected the healthiest gimmer from the flock for her breeding program.
- In the spring, gimmers are often seen grazing in the lush pastures.
Meaning
In agricultural contexts, a gimmer is specifically a female lamb that has reached a certain age where it can be bred or is about to be bred.
Synonyms
- ewe
- female lamb
