fleece
word
Definition
Fleece can mean a soft, warm fabric often used in jackets and blankets, the wool coat of a sheep, or as a verb, to cheat someone out of money or valuables.
Usage & Nuances
'Fleece' (noun) is commonly used for synthetic fabric ('fleece jacket'). As a verb, it's informal/slang and means to overcharge or cheat ('They fleeced me!'). 'Fleece' as wool is more technical or farming language. In clothing, rarely pluralized; as a verb, always informal.
Example Sentences
It's wrong to fleece people by charging high prices.
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This blanket is so soft—what kind of fleece is it made of?
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Tourists often get fleeced in big cities if they're not careful.
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He sold me a fake watch and totally fleeced me.
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I wore my fleece jacket because it was cold outside.
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The sheep has a thick fleece in winter.
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