Vocabulary Entry

shorn

|verb • adjective

verb

The past tense of 'shear', meaning to cut hair or fleece from an animal.

Example Sentences

"The farmer shorn the sheep before winter."

"She shorn her long hair to donate it."

"The artist shorn several pieces of wool to create the tapestry."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The shorn tree stood bare against the sky."

"After the haircut, he felt lighter and more confident with his shorn look."

"The shorn landscape after the storm was a stark reminder of the power of nature."