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Sheep

usgb/ʃiːp/Volume
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Collective Term

When talking about a group, use 'flock of sheep' instead of 'sheeps' since 'sheep' is both singular and plural.

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I saw a large flock of sheep on the hill.
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No Gender

Use 'sheep' for both male and female animals unless specifying with terms like 'ram' for males and 'ewe' for females.

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The farmer mentioned his best sheep is a ram.
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Wool Production

Sheep are often associated with wool, so phrases like 'sheep wool' are common when discussing clothing materials.

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She bought a sweater made of sheep wool.
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