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    fleece

    fleece - Dictionary definition and meaning for word fleece

    Definition
    (noun) the wool of a sheep or similar animal Definition
    (noun) tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing
    Synonyms : sheepskin
    Definition
    (noun) a soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing Definition
    (noun) outer coat of especially sheep and yaks
    Synonyms : wool
    Definition
    (verb) rip off; ask an unreasonable price
    Synonyms : gazump , hook , overcharge , pluck , plume , rob , soak , surcharge
    Definition
    (verb) shear the wool from
    Synonyms : shear
    Example Sentence
    • shear sheep
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for fleece

colleges are PLUNDERING in the form of FLEECE(FEES) and capitation

1.flee+ce.. A robber fleed(ran away)so fast that noone could see him 2.plunder......later robber regretted on the same n said,"i committed a blunder by plundering.

fleece(noun)-- fly+ice ,, because of the coldness of flying ice in mountain "sheep has wool coat" in his body


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text: fleece was white as snow and everywhere
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