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fleece

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Illustration of "fleece": Fleece refers to the soft, thick coat of wool that covers a sheep or a similar animal. In a broader

What does "fleece" mean?

Fleece refers to the soft, thick coat of wool that covers a sheep or a similar animal. In a broader sense, it describes a synthetic, lightweight, and warm fabric designed to mimic the insulating properties of natural wool, often used in outdoor gear and cozy winter clothing. When used as a verb, "to fleece" means to swindle or cheat someone out of their money, often through trickery or charging an exorbitant price. This usage carries a connotation of "shearing" a person clean, much like a sheep is shorn of its wool, leaving them with nothing.

"fleece" in conversation

Checking the weather

It's freezing out there, make sure you wear your fleece.

It's freezing out there, make sure you wear your fleece.

Good call, this jacket is basically a portable blanket.

Good call, this jacket is basically a portable blanket.

Refers to the synthetic fabric used for warmth.

Discussing a bad deal

I paid five hundred dollars for these tickets, but the seats are behind a pillar.

I paid five hundred dollars for these tickets, but the seats are behind a pillar.

Ouch, you definitely got fleeced on that one.

Ouch, you definitely got fleeced on that one.

Refers to the act of being swindled.

"fleece" in a sentence

  1. The sheep was sheared for its thick fleece.

    The sheep was sheared for its thick fleece.

  2. I bought a soft, blue fleece to wear while hiking in the mountains.

    I bought a soft, blue fleece to wear while hiking in the mountains.

  3. The tourists felt fleeced after the taxi driver charged them triple the normal fare.

    The tourists felt fleeced after the taxi driver charged them triple the normal fare.

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