FLEECE Synonyms
There are 12 hypernyms of the word fleece. (close relations)
Definition of FLEECE
Best Alternative Words for FLEECE
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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 |