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fleece

noun/verb
/fliːs/

Meaning

The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.

Example Sentences

The farmer sheared the sheep’s fleece carefully.

Example Expressions

fleecing someone

Synonyms

wool, coat, swindle, cheat

Antonyms

truth, honesty

Collocations

sheep fleece, soft fleece, fleece jacket, fleece someone

Related Vocabularies

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A risky or daring journey or undertaking; a business enterprise involving considerable risk.
One-fourth part of something; also used for housing or accommodating.

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