woolshed

[ woo l-shed ]

/ ˈwʊlˌʃɛd /

a building in which sheep are sheared and wool is gathered and prepared for market.

Origin of woolshed

First recorded in 1840–50; wool + shed¹

At Elderslie one was held at the woolshed, where I had a bale of wool as the platform.

Reminiscences of Queensland |William Henry Corfield
They want us out to make dams or put up a woolshed or something.

Robbery Under Arms |Thomas Alexander Browne, AKA Rolf Boldrewood
A large wagon shed with a loft above, a woolshed and one or two smaller storehouses comprise all the outbuildings.

Two Years on Trek |Louis Eugne du Moulin
He asked of the squatter permission to hold prayers for rain in the woolshed.

Problems of the Pacific |Frank Fox

The dining-room or woolshed is made to look as devotional as possible.

A History of the English Church in New Zealand |Henry Thomas Purchas

woolshed

/ (ˈwʊlˌʃɛd) /

Australian and NZ a shearing shed