Fleece: meaning, definitions and examples
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fleece
[ fliหs ]
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
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.
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
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:
๐ต๐น lรฃ de carneiro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคจ
- เคงเฅเคเคพ เคฆเฅเคจเคพ
- เคฒเฅเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Vlies
๐ฎ๐ฉ bulu domba
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะพะฒะฝะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ weลna
๐ฏ๐ต ็พๆฏ (ใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท laine
๐ช๐ธ lana
๐น๐ท koyun yรผnรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตูู
๐จ๐ฟ vlna
๐ธ๐ฐ vlna
๐จ๐ณ ็พๆฏ (yรกngmรกo)
๐ธ๐ฎ volna
๐ฎ๐ธ ull
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฏะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yun
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 17037 monopolistic
- 17038 aired
- 17039 rife
- 17040 fleece
- 17041 shuffled
- 17042 bunker
- 17043 hopelessness
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