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Definition of crutchings in English: crutchingsplural 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'. |