nounπShareHair or wool of a sheep or similar animal"The sheep's fleece was thick and soft. "animalmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareInsulating skin with the wool attached"My grandmother knitted a warm fleece for my baby brother. "animalmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA textile similar to velvet, but with a longer pile that gives it a softness and a higher sheen."The grandmother's favorite winter coat was made of a soft fleece. "materialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn insulating wooly jacket"My daughter wore a warm fleece jacket to school because it was cold. "wearstyleitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(roofing) Mat or felts composed of fibers, sometimes used as a membrane backer."The roofer used a fleece to protect the underlying felt during the renovation. "materialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny soft woolly covering resembling a fleece."The sheep's fleece was thick and soft, perfect for making warm blankets. "animalmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe fine web of cotton or wool removed by the doffing knife from the cylinder of a carding machine."The textile worker carefully collected the fleece from the carding machine. "materialmachineagricultureindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo con or trick (someone) out of money."The salesman tried to fleece the elderly woman out of her life savings. "economybusinessfinanceactionmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shear the fleece from (a sheep or other animal)."During spring shearing we have to fleece all the sheep in just a few days."animalagricultureactionbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover with, or as if with, wool."The sheep farmer carefully fleece the young lambs, preparing them for market. "materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
