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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

Bank robbers were gunned down by POLICE who FLEECED money.

someone who flee(fleece)will have already plunder someone

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fleece = fly + ice; Fly on ice with wearing jackets


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text: fleece was white as snow and everywhere
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