Pronunciation: /fliːs/
noun the woolly coat of a sheep or similar animal
A1 I wear a fleece jacket in the winter to stay warm.
A2 She bought a soft fleece blanket to keep her cozy at night.
B1 The hiker packed a fleece pullover in case it gets cold during the trek.
B2 The company sells high-quality fleece vests for outdoor activities.
C1 The luxurious fleece lining of the coat provides exceptional warmth.
C2 The artisan handcrafted a beautiful fleece rug using natural wool fibers.
verb to defraud or swindle
A1 The sheep were fleeced for their wool.
A2 The scam artist fleeced innocent people out of their money.
B1 The thief managed to fleece the store without getting caught.
B2 The corrupt businessman tried to fleece the investors by manipulating the stock market.
C1 The politician was accused of trying to fleece the public through fraudulent schemes.
C2 The sophisticated hacker was able to fleece the company of millions of dollars by accessing their confidential information.
formal The fleece of sheep is often used to make warm clothing.
informal I love wearing my cozy fleece jacket on cold days.
slang I scored this awesome fleece at the thrift store for a steal.
figurative The scam artist tried to fleece unsuspecting victims out of their money.
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