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lambing

lambing

5.8
Used for sheep that are giving birth to lambs
  • adjective
  • /ˈlæmɪŋ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : en parto
  • A lambing ewe requires extra care and attention from the shepherd.

Examples

  • They prepared a special lambing shed to keep the newborns warm and safe.

  • The farmer checked on the lambing sheep every few hours during the night.

  • The lambing season starts in early spring.

  • Farmers prepare for lambing each year.

  • The farmer checked on the lambing ewes throughout the day to ensure their safety.

  • In the heart of the valley, the lambing barn is filled with warmth and soft bleats from the newborns.

  • During lambing season, it's crucial for farmers to monitor the pregnant ewes closely.

Synonyms

parturient
vslambing
  • Specialized
9.9

About to give birth or giving birth

is specific to animals or places used for young sheep birth
birthing
vslambing
4.1

Relating to a person or thing involved in giving birth

focuses on animals and places for young sheep rather than human childbirth

Surface Forms

lambing positive

Morphology

lambing = lamb (transparent) = lamb + ing

Adjectival use formed by verb + -ing to describe something related to the process of lambing; meaning is directly related to the base verb.

Etymology

Lambing the adjective comes from lamb ('baby sheep') plus -ing to show something is involved in the act. So a lambing ewe or shed is one that is 'in the process of having lambs' or used for that purpose.