fleece | ||
1. | [ noun ] (clothing) a soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing | |
Related terms: | fabric | |
2. | [ noun ] tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing | |
Synonyms: | sheepskin | |
Related terms: | leather Golden_Fleece | |
3. | [ noun ] the wool of a sheep or similar animal | |
Related terms: | wool | |
4. | [ verb ] shear the wool from | |
Synonyms: | shear | |
Examples: | "shear sheep" |
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Related terms: | shave sheepskin shears wool | |
5. | [ verb ] rip off; ask an unreasonable price | |
Synonyms: | rob soak hook plume gazump pluck surcharge overcharge | |
Related terms: | undercharge cheat extort charge | |
6. | [ noun ] (zoology) outer coat of especially sheep and yaks | |
Synonyms: | wool | |
Related terms: | coat | |
Similar spelling: |
Fleek fleecy floc flex fluke flies flesh Fleig fleck flake fleshy Flecha |