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transitive. To exert upon (something) a force which tends to draw, drag, or snatch it towards oneself, or away from its present position (whether…
transitive. To strip (a sheep) of wool by hand, instead of by shearing; to pluck (wool) in this manner; (also) to clip (a sheep).