fleece
Translation
sheep's wool, fleece fabric
Examples
The sheep's fleece was thick and warm.
The sheep's fleece was thick and warm.
I have a warm fleece jacket for winter.
I have a warm fleece jacket for winter.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) fleece ((noun)) a (noun) made of fleece fabric I have a warm fleece jacket for winter.
((a)) fleece the wool from one sheep The sheep's fleece was thick and warm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wool, fur
Etymology
From Old English *flēos*. Related to words for wool in other Germanic languages.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'fleas' that might live in a sheep's 'fleece'. (This is a mnemonic, not etymological).