Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tosar

verb
/toʊˈsɑːr/
Definition
To shear or cut the wool from animals, typically sheep.
Examples
  • Os fazendeiros costumam tosar suas ovelhas na primavera.
  • She decided to tosar her sheep every year to maintain their health.
  • It is important to tosar the animals carefully to avoid injuring them.
Meaning
The act of clipping or trimming the hair or wool of an animal, usually for the purpose of collecting wool or grooming the animal.
Synonyms
  • shear
  • clip
  • trim