fleece

noun
UK: /fliːs/
US: /fliːs/

  1. The wool coat of a sheep or similar animal.

    1. The sheep has a thick fleece.
    2. Farmers shear sheep to collect their fleece each spring to make wool.

  2. A soft, warm fabric with a texture similar to sheep's wool, often used for clothing.

    1. I bought a fleece jacket for hiking.
    2. She loves wearing her fleece blanket while watching movies because it is so comfortable.

Synonyms

cheat swindle wool coat
fleece verb

  1. To cheat someone out of money by deception or fraud.

    1. He tried to fleece me.
    2. The company was accused of fleecing its customers with hidden fees and charges.

  2. To obtain wool from a sheep.

    1. They fleece the sheep every spring.
    2. The farmers carefully fleece their flock to ensure the highest quality wool is obtained.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fleece" in English means: The wool coat of a sheep or similar animal., A soft, warm fabric with a texture similar to sheep's wool, often used for clothing..

The phonetic transcription of "fleece" is /fliːs/ in British English and /fliːs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fleece": cheat, swindle, wool, coat.

Example usage of "fleece": "The sheep has a thick fleece.". More examples on the page.