Fleece: meaning, definitions and examples

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fleece

 

[ fliหs ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

warm clothing material

Fleece is a soft, warm fabric that is often used to make jackets, blankets, and other cozy items. It is made from synthetic fibers or wool, and is known for its ability to trap heat and provide insulation.

Synonyms

polar fleece, sherpa, wool

Examples of usage

  • The fleece jacket kept me warm during the cold winter months.
  • She wrapped herself in a fleece blanket to stay cozy by the fire.
Context #2 | Verb

to cheat or deceive

To fleece someone means to trick or deceive them, often in order to get money or valuables from them through dishonest means. It is a term used to describe fraudulent or dishonest behavior.

Synonyms

cheat, defraud, swindle

Examples of usage

  • The scam artist managed to fleece unsuspecting individuals out of their life savings.
  • He realized too late that he had been fleeced by the smooth-talking salesman.

Translations

Translations of the word "fleece" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lรฃ de carneiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŠเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vlies

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bulu domba

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะฒะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ weล‚na

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็พŠๆฏ› (ใ‚ˆใ†ใ‚‚ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท laine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lana

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koyun yรผnรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–‘ํ„ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูˆู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พŠๆฏ› (yรกngmรกo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ volna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ull

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ›แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yun

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lana

Etymology

The word 'fleece' has a rich history, dating back to Old English and Old French. In Old English, 'fleos' referred to the woolen covering of a sheep, while in Old French 'flais' meant 'tresses of wool'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the fabric itself, known for its softness and warmth. Today, 'fleece' is widely used to describe both the material and the act of cheating or deceiving.

See also: flee.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,040, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.