fleece meaning and definition

FLEECE noun

Definition of fleece (noun)

1. the wool of a sheep or similar animal
2. tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing
   • synonyms: sheepskin
3. a soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing
4. outer coat of especially sheep and yaks
   • synonyms: wool

FLEECE verb

Definition of fleece (verb)

1. rip off; ask an unreasonable price
   • synonyms: gazump, hook, overcharge, pluck, plume, rob, soak, surcharge
   • antonym: undercharge
2. shear the wool from
   • "shear sheep"
   • synonyms: shear