sheep
Pronunciation
Noun
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Quick answer
A farm animal with a thick woolly coat, often raised for its wool or meat.
Usage notes
Sheep is both singular and plural, one sheep and two sheep.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "A flock of _____ grazed on the hillside."
Answer: sheep
In your own words, what does "sheep" mean?
A farm animal with a thick woolly coat, often raised for its wool or meat.
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