sheep
noun/ʃip/
Frequency rank: #3,275 most common English word
Meaning
A farm animal kept for its wool and meat.
Example sentence
The farmer counted all the sheep to ensure none were missing.
Synonyms & related words
- lamb
- ewe
- ram
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