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FLEECE Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word fleece. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word fleece. (close relations)
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wool
nounn
noun

• a fabric made from the hair of sheep

• fiber sheared from animals (such as sheep) and twisted into yarn for weaving

• outer coat of especially sheep and yaks

coat
nounn
noun

• an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

• a thin layer covering something

• growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal

verb

• put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface

• cover or provide with a coat

• form a coat over

fabric
nounn
noun

• artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

• the underlying structure

fur
nounn
noun

• the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

• dense coat of fine silky hairs on mammals (e.g., cat or seal or weasel)

• a garment made of animal pelts or synthetic fur

hair
nounn
noun

• a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

• a very small distance or space

• filamentous hairlike growth on a plant

• any of the cylindrical filaments characteristically growing from the epidermis of a mammal

• cloth woven from horsehair or camelhair; used for upholstery or stiffening in garments

• a filamentous projection or process on an organism

hide
verbv
noun

• the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)

• body covering of a living animal

verb

• prevent from being seen or discovered

• be or go into hiding; keep out of sight, as for protection and safety

• cover as if with a shroud

• make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing

mantle
nounn
noun

• the cloak as a symbol of authority

• United States baseball player (1931-1997)

• the layer of the earth between the crust and the core

• anything that covers

• (zoology) a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shell

• shelf that projects from wall above fireplace

• hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

• a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter

verb

• spread over a surface, like a mantle

• cover like a mantle

pelt
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

• body covering of a living animal

verb

• cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile

• attack and bombard with or as if with missiles

• rain heavily

skin
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

• an outer surface (usually thin)

• body covering of a living animal

• a person's skin regarded as their life

• a member of any of several British or American groups consisting predominantly of young people who shave their heads; some engage in white supremacist and anti-immigrant activities and this leads to the perception that all skinheads are racist and violent

• a person whose head is bald or shaved

• the rind of a fruit or vegetable

• a bag serving as a container for liquids; it is made from the hide of an animal

verb

• climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

• bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of

• remove the bark of a tree

• remove the skin from

gazump
verbv
verb

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• raise the price of something after agreeing on a lower price

hook
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a catch for locking a door

• a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook

• anything that serves as an enticement

• a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something

• a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something

• a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer

• a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent

• a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket

verb

• fasten with a hook

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle

• hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left

• take by theft

• make off with belongings of others

• hit with a hook

• catch with a hook

• to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug)

• secure with the foot

• entice and trap

• approach with an offer of sexual favors

overcharge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a price that is too high

verb

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• place too much a load on

pluck
verbv
noun

• the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury

• the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord

verb

• pull or pull out sharply

• sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion

• strip of feathers

• look for and gather

plume
verb, nounv, n
noun

• anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness

• a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament

• the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

verb

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• be proud of

• deck with a plume

• clean with one's bill

• form a plume

• dress or groom with elaborate care

rob
verbv
verb

• take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

shear
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (physics) a deformation of an object in which parallel planes remain parallel but are shifted in a direction parallel to themselves

• a large edge tool that cuts sheet metal by passing a blade through it

verb

• cut with shears

• shear the wool from

• cut or cut through with shears

• become deformed by forces tending to produce a shearing strain

sheepskin
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing

• skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on

• a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study

soak
verbv
noun

• the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)

• washing something by allowing it to soak

verb

• submerge in a liquid

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• cover with liquid; pour liquid onto

• leave as a guarantee in return for money

• beat severely

• make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)

• become drunk or drink excessively

• fill, soak, or imbue totally

• heat a metal prior to working it

surcharge
nounn
noun

• an additional charge (as for items previously omitted or as a penalty for failure to exercise common caution or common skill)

verb

• charge an extra fee, as for a special service

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• fill to capacity with people

• print a new denomination on a stamp or a banknote

• fill to an excessive degree

• place too much a load on

• show an omission in (an account) for which credit ought to have been given

Best Hypernyms For FLEECE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for fleece, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
cloth fabric material textile cheat chisel coat leather pelage shave trim wool

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