fleece

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/fliːs/

noun
the thick covering of wool on an animal, especially a sheep, or this covering used to make a piece of clothing

fleece in a sentence

  • “This has fleece on the inside, so it's warm.”
  • “Many farmers identify their sheep by painting their fleeces.”
  • “The Leicester Longwool was bred to provide long fleece for the wool trade.”
  • “We were kitted out for the Arctic climate with fleece-lined bonnets and lightweight boots made from boiled sheep’s wool.”

What does “fleece” mean?

fleece (noun) means the thick covering of wool on an animal, especially a sheep, or this covering used to make a piece of clothing. It is pronounced /fliːs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "fleece" mean?
fleece (noun) means: the thick covering of wool on an animal, especially a sheep, or this covering used to make a piece of clothing
How do you pronounce "fleece"?
"fleece" is pronounced /fliːs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "fleece" in a sentence?
Here is "fleece" used in a sentence: This has fleece on the inside, so it's warm.

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