shetland

Englisch - Türkisch

Definition von shetland im Englisch Türkisch wörterbuch: {i} şetlant
Shetland Islands: Şetland adaları
Shetland pony: midilli
Shetland wool: (Tekstil) şetland yünü
shetland wool: şetlant

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von shetland im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch: A particular breed of pony; A pony of this breed; A sheep of this breed; A particular breed of sheep; The Shetland Islands; {i} group of islands in the North Sea off the northern coast of Scotland; Shetland Islands Shetland pony Shetland sheepdog; Very fine, lustrous wool from the downy soft undercoat of Shetland sheep, raised on the Shetland Islands off the northern coast of Scotland Available in limited quantities of natural colors and used to make software, knitwear, sportswear, and coats The term has been used rather loosely by the apparel industry to describe similar fabrics and clothing, especially sweaters, made from coarser types of wool; an archipelago of about 100 islands in the North Atlantic off the north coast of Scotland; Originally a soft, warm shaggy yarn made only from wool of Shetland sheep Now often used to describe yarns that offer Shetland characteristics Example: Wintuk®; small sheepdog developed in the Shetland Islands and resembling a collie; a wool yarn or fabric with a soft yet firm handle, plain dyed or in mixture shades
Shetland Islands: A group of islands of Scotland, roughly north-east of the Orkney Islands
Shetland Islands: The region of Scotland comprising these islands
Shetland ponies: plural form of Shetland pony
Shetland pony: A breed of small horses, originally from the Shetland Islands
Shetland sheepdog: A breed of small sheepdogs, originally from the Shetland Islands
Shetland Islands: group of islands north of Scotland in the Northern Sea
Shetland Islands: An archipelago of northern Scotland in the Atlantic Ocean northeast of the Orkney Islands. The islands were occupied by Norse invaders and colonists after the late ninth century and were annexed by Scotland in 1472. the Shetland Islands a group of about 100 small islands off the north coast of Scotland, further north than the Orkneys. The main industries of the islands are fishing, farming, producing woollen clothes, and, more recently, dealing with the oil which is taken from nearby areas of the North Sea. People from the Shetland Islands are called Shetlanders. or Zetland Islands Island group (pop., 2001: 21,988), Scotland. The Shetlands comprise some 100 islands located 130 mi (210 km) north of the Scottish mainland and about 400 mi (640 km) south of the Arctic Circle. They form the Shetland administrative region; the region's capital is Lerwick. Fewer than 20 of the islands are inhabited. The northernmost part of Britain, the islands have fjordlike coasts and a climate warmed by the North Atlantic Current. The Norse ruled the Shetlands from the 8th to the 15th century. In 1472 the islands, with Orkney, were annexed to the Scottish crown. They are famous for their livestock, which includes the Shetland pony and the Shetland sheep. The latter's fine wool is used in the distinctive Shetland and Fair Isle knitted patterns. The North Sea oil industry has contributed to the economy
Shetland pony: A small, compactly built pony of a breed originating in the Shetland Islands, having a long thick mane and tail. a small strong horse with long rough hair (Shetland islands north of Scotland). Breed of pony that originated in Scotland's Shetland Islands. Well adapted to the islands' harsh climate and scant food supply, Shetlands were used as pack horses. Around 1850 they were taken to England to work in coal mines and to the U.S., where a more refined pony suitable for children was developed. Except for certain dwarf ponies, the Shetland is the smallest breed of horse. Its average height is about 40 in. (102 cm; Shetlands are not measured in hands). Shetlands are long-lived and need little care; they are gentle and even-tempered if properly trained
Shetland sheepdog: A herding dog of a breed developed in the Shetland Islands, having a rough coat and resembling a small collie. or sheltie Breed of sheepdog developed from a Scottish working dog to herd the small sheep of the Shetland Islands. The sheltie resembles the rough-coated collie but in miniature; it stands 13-16 in. (33-41 cm). Sturdy and agile, it is noted for its herding ability, intelligence, and affectionate nature. Its long, straight coat is generally black, brown, or blue-gray with black mottling
shetland pony: breed of very small pony with long shaggy mane and tail
shetland pony: One of a small, hardy breed of horses, with long mane and tail, which originated in the Shetland Islands; a sheltie
shetland sheepdog: small sheepdog developed in the Shetland Islands and resembling a collie
shetland wool: a wool obtained from sheep of the Shetland islands
South Shetland Islands: A group of islands in the Antarctic Circle, lying north of the Antarctic Peninsula
South Shetland Islands: An archipelago in the southern Atlantic Ocean off Antarctica. Formerly used as land bases by sealers and whalers, the islands are part of the British Antarctic Territory although they have also been claimed by Argentina and Chile