fleece (n.)

  1. the wool of a sheep or similar animal

  2. tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing

    [ Syn: sheepskin ]

  3. a soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing

  4. outer coat of especially sheep and yaks

    [ Syn: wool ]

    fleece (v.)

  1. rip off; ask an unreasonable price

    [ Syn: overcharge , soak , surcharge , gazump , plume , pluck , rob , hook ]

  2. shear the wool from; shear sheep

    [ Syn: shear ]

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