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fleece
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- pronunciation:
- flis
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the wool of an animal, usually a sheep.
The sheep look much thinner after their fleece has been shaved.
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| definition 2: |
material with a deep, soft pile.
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| related words: |
hide |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
fleecing, fleeced |
| definition: |
to cut the wool from.
The farmer fleeced his herd of sheep. |
| related words: |
rip off |
| derivation: |
fleecer (n.) |
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