fleece

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fleece

A shepherd shears the fleece from a sheep.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • The woolly coat of a sheep or similar animal: The thick, soft hair that covers a sheep, especially when it is shorn.
    • A soft, warm fabric with a thick, fuzzy surface: A synthetic or woolen fabric that mimics the texture of sheep's wool, often used for jackets, blankets, and lining.
    • A sheep's skin with the wool still attached, tanned for use: A piece of leather made from a sheepskin with its fleece preserved, used as a rug or garment.
    • A representation of a fleece, especially the Golden Fleece: In mythology and heraldry, the fleece of a golden-woolled ram, a symbol of authority and quest.

  2. Verb:

    • To shear the wool from a sheep or similar animal: To remove the fleece by cutting.
    • To swindle or overcharge someone: To deprive someone of money or possessions through deceit or by charging an exorbitant price.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • The farmer sheared the sheep's thick fleece in the spring.
    • She wore a cozy fleece jacket on the hike.
    • A fleece was laid in front of the fireplace.
    • Jason sought the Golden Fleece in the ancient myth.

  • Verb:

    • It's time to fleece the flock before the hot weather arrives.
    • The dishonest vendor tried to fleece tourists with overpriced souvenirs.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be fleeced": To be cheated or robbed, especially of money.
    • He realized he'd been fleeced after paying $50 for a simple keychain.
Variants and Related Words
  • Fleecy (adjective): Having a soft, light texture like fleece; covered with or made of fleece.
    • The fleecy clouds drifted across the blue sky.
  • Fleecer (noun): A person who fleeces others; a swindler.
Synonyms
  • Noun (for wool): Wool, coat, pelage.
  • Noun (for fabric): Plush, velour, sherpa.
  • Verb (for shearing): Shear, clip.
  • Verb (for swindling): Swindle, cheat, defraud, overcharge, rip off.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions
  • "To fleece someone out of something": To cheat someone out of a possession.
    • The con artist fleeced the elderly man out of his life savings.
Related Idioms
  • "A wolf in sheep's clothing": While not containing the word "fleece," this idiom relates to the concept of deception hidden under a harmless appearance, similar to the verb "to fleece."
  • "Golden Fleece": An object or goal that is highly desirable and sought after but difficult to attain.
fleece

A shepherd shears the fleece from a sheep.

Noun
  1. outer coat of especially sheep and yaks
  2. a soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing
  3. tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing
  4. the wool of a sheep or similar animal
Verb
  1. shear the wool from
    • shear sheep
  2. rip off; ask an unreasonable price

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