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woolshed

noun
wool·​shed | \ ˈwu̇l-ËŒshed How to pronounce woolshed (audio) \

Definition of woolshed

: a building or group of buildings (as on an Australian ranch) in which sheep are sheared and wool is prepared for market

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 Taking you over rugged tracks whilst enjoying views on some of the higher, more scenic locations on the farm, your tour will incorporate the historic woolshed, seeing livestock up close and experiencing some of the practical sides of a working farm. — Tom Ricketts, Town & Country, "How to Plan a Trip to New Zealand," 5 Oct. 2016

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First Known Use of woolshed

1844, in the meaning defined above

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