fleece

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a soft, warm jacket or top made from a light, woolly synthetic fabric.

n. a garment made of a soft, napped synthetic fabric, typically polyester, designed for thermal insulation.

“It was getting cold outside, so he put on his blue fleece before the hike.”

“Modern outdoor enthusiasts prefer a lightweight fleece as a mid-layer because it retains heat even when slightly damp from perspiration.”

C1 · Advanced Informal

v. to take a lot of money from someone in a way that is unfair or dishonest.

v. to deprive someone of money or possessions through deception or overcharging.

“The dishonest mechanic tried to fleece the tourists by charging double for the repair.”

“Vulnerable investors were fleeced of their life savings by a firm promising unrealistic returns on offshore accounts.”

C2 · Proficiency Technical

v. to cut the wool off a sheep.

v. to remove the woolly coat from an animal by shearing.

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“The sheep were gathered in the barn to be fleeced before the summer heat.”

“Experienced shearers can fleece a sheep in under two minutes without causing any distress to the animal.”