fleece
fleece /fl'iːs/ (fleeces fleecing fleeced)
1 [N-COUNT]
A sheep's fleece is the coat of wool that covers it.
2 [N-COUNT]
A fleece is the wool that is cut off one sheep in a single piece.
3 [VERB] V n out of n, also V n
If you fleece someone, you get a lot of money from them by tricking them or charging them too much. (INFORMAL)
She claims he fleeced her out of thousands of pounds.
= swindle
4 [N-VAR]
Fleece is a soft warm artificial fabric. A fleece is also a jacket or other garment made from this fabric.
1 [N-COUNT]
A sheep's fleece is the coat of wool that covers it.
2 [N-COUNT]
A fleece is the wool that is cut off one sheep in a single piece.
3 [VERB] V n out of n, also V n
If you fleece someone, you get a lot of money from them by tricking them or charging them too much. (INFORMAL)
She claims he fleeced her out of thousands of pounds.
= swindle
4 [N-VAR]
Fleece is a soft warm artificial fabric. A fleece is also a jacket or other garment made from this fabric.