FLEECE as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • outer coat of especially sheep and yaks
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) fleece is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • a soft bulky fabric with deep pile
    • used chiefly for clothing
    Hypernyms(s) fleece is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  3. Meaning
    • tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on
    • used for clothing
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) fleece is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • the wool of a sheep or similar animal
    Hypernyms(s) fleece is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)

FLEECE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • shear the wool from
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • shear sheep
    Hypernyms(s) fleece is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • rip off
    • ask an unreasonable price
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) fleece is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Antonym(s) Hyponym(s) Derived(s) Entail(s)