fleece
Translation
fleece, wool, to swindle
Examples
This fleece jacket is very warm.
This fleece jacket is very warm.
The shepherd sold the sheep's fleece.
The shepherd sold the sheep's fleece.
He fleeced the tourists for a lot of money.
He fleeced the tourists for a lot of money.
Grammar Patterns
a fleece ((noun)) a [noun] made of fleece This fleece jacket is very warm.
to fleece ((sb.)) to swindle (sb.) He fleeced the tourists.
Similar Words
Noun: wool, fabric; Verb: swindle, cheat
Etymology
From Old English 'flēos', meaning 'fleece, wool'.
Memory Tips
Picture a sheep's valuable 'fleece' (wool). A dishonest person might try to 'fleece' (swindle) you to get it.