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FLEECES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Fleeces.

Fleeces - as a noun

The wool of a sheep or similar animal

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sheepskin18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
leather10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing

Outer coat of especially sheep and yaks

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wool7

Fleeces - as a verb

Rip off; ask an unreasonable price

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gazump20hook11overcharge19pluck13plume9rob5soak8surcharge15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cheat10chisel11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Shear the wool from

Example: "Shear sheep"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shear8

Example Sentences

"Sheep farmers sell their fleeces to textile mills."
"The softness of the baby alpaca fleeces is highly sought after."
"The shop has a wide selection of merino wool fleeces."
"They used to make blankets from the thick fleeces of the native sheep."
"The cashmere fleeces are harvested by combing the goats."
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Word Game Points

Is FLEECES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fleeces is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FLEECES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is FLEECES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fleeces is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FLEECES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is FLEECES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fleeces is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FLEECES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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