fleece

[fliːs]

fleece Definition

  • 1the woolly covering of a sheep or goat
  • 2a fabric with a soft, warm surface resembling sheep's wool
  • 3obtain a great deal of money from (someone), typically by overcharging or swindling them

Using fleece: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fleece" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The sheep's fleece was thick and warm.

  • Example

    I bought a fleece jacket for my trip to the mountains.

  • Example

    The mechanic tried to fleece me by charging an exorbitant amount for a simple repair.

  • Example

    He was fleeced out of his life savings by a fraudulent investment scheme.

fleece Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for fleece

Phrases with fleece

  • a quest for something valuable or elusive

    Example

    The team embarked on a golden fleece to find the rarest gemstone in the world.

  • pull the wool over someone's eyes

    to deceive or trick someone

    Example

    The salesman tried to pull the wool over my eyes by selling me a faulty product.

  • fleece-lined

    lined with a soft, warm fabric resembling sheep's wool

    Example

    I prefer to wear fleece-lined boots during the winter to keep my feet warm.

Origins of fleece

from Old English 'fleos', meaning 'wool'

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Summary: fleece in Brief

The term 'fleece' [fliːs] refers to the woolly covering of a sheep or goat, or a fabric with a soft, warm surface resembling sheep's wool. It can also mean to obtain a great deal of money from someone by overcharging or swindling them. Examples include 'The sheep's fleece was thick and warm,' and 'The mechanic tried to fleece me by charging an exorbitant amount for a simple repair.' Phrases include 'golden fleece,' denoting a quest for something valuable, and 'pull the wool over someone's eyes,' meaning to deceive someone.

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