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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

fleece

/ˈfliːs/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does fleece mean?

noun, verb

A thick, soft woolly coat of fleece, especially on a sheep. To take or get something quickly, often by force or cunning.

Example

"The sheep's fleece was sold at the market for a good price. She tried to fleece her neighbor out of his money."

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