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fleece

The correct spelling is fleece.

How to pronounce fleece

/fliːs/
noun

IPA: /fliːs/

Say it like: Flee-se

The correct spelling is fleece. Hair or wool of a sheep or similar animal For example: "During spring shearing we have to fleece all the sheep in just a few days."

Usage Examples

During spring shearing we have to fleece all the sheep in just a few days.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Hair or wool of a sheep or similar animal
  2. 2.Insulating skin with the wool attached
  3. 3.A textile similar to velvet, but with a longer pile that gives it a softness and a higher sheen.
  4. 4.An insulating wooly jacket
  5. 5.(roofing) Mat or felts composed of fibers, sometimes used as a membrane backer.

verb

  1. 1.To con or trick (someone) out of money.
  2. 2.To shear the fleece from (a sheep or other animal).
  3. 3.To cover with, or as if with, wool.

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