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单词 crutchings
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Definition of crutchings in English:

crutchings

plural nounˈkrʌtʃɪŋz
Australian, NZ

  • Wool clipped from the hindquarters of a sheep.

    the wool comprised mostly crutchings and other oddments
    Example sentencesExamples
    • For the bellies and crutchings, individual weighings were not made.
    • Summer and autumn crutchings are short.
    • Crutchings appear to be more neglected than any other type of wool.
    • Eye clippings and leggings eye clippings, which are also referred to as face pieces, wiggings, or topknots, should never be mixed with crutchings.
    • My tasks have been to collect and clean-up the crutchings, keep the shearer's board clean, sweep the floors, and pack away the belly fleeces.

Origin

Early 20th century: from 'crutch' in the verb sense 'cut off the wool from the hindquarters of a sheep'.
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