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fleece Definition and Meaning in English (fleece definition)

noun
Synonyms:woolcoat
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Fleece definition: Fleece refers to the complete coat of wool shorn from a sheep or similar animal in a single piece.

Definitions of Fleece

  1. 1noun

    Fleece refers to the complete coat of wool shorn from a sheep or similar animal in a single piece.

  2. 2noun

    Fleece also denotes a soft, warm synthetic fabric often used for clothing and blankets.

  3. 3verb

    To fleece someone means to cheat or swindle them out of their money or possessions.

Example Sentences

“The sheep's thick fleece kept it warm during the cold winter.”

“He was accused of trying to fleece elderly investors out of their savings.”

“She bought a soft fleece blanket for her new couch.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensefleeced
present participlefleecing
agent nounfleecer

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Fleece definition: Fleece refers to the complete coat of wool shorn from a sheep or similar animal in a single piece.
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'Fleece' translates to 'fleece' in English. Fleece definition: Fleece refers to the complete coat of wool shorn from a sheep or similar animal in a single piece.
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