Synonyms for fleece

Synonyms for (noun) fleece

Synonyms: fleece, wool

Definition: outer coat of especially sheep and yaks

Similar words: pelage, coat

Definition: growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal


Synonyms: fleece

Definition: a soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing

Similar words: fabric, material, cloth, textile

Definition: artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

Usage: the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent; woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC; she measured off enough material for a dress


Synonyms: fleece, sheepskin

Definition: tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing

Similar words: leather

Definition: an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning


Synonyms: fleece

Definition: the wool of a sheep or similar animal

Similar words: wool

Definition: fiber sheared from animals (such as sheep) and twisted into yarn for weaving


Synonyms for (verb) fleece

Synonyms: shear, fleece

Definition: shear the wool from

Usage: shear sheep

Similar words: shave, trim

Definition: cut closely

Usage: trim my beard


Synonyms: gazump, fleece, soak, overcharge, hook, rob, pluck, plume, surcharge

Definition: rip off; ask an unreasonable price

Similar words: rip off, cheat, chisel

Definition: deprive somebody of something by deceit

Usage: The con-man beat me out of $50; This salesman ripped us off!; we were cheated by their clever-sounding scheme; They chiseled me out of my money


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