fleece
noun
the coat of wool that covers a sheep or a similar animal.
Example Sentences
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A clothing charity has helped save thousands of brand new coats, fleeces and other garments from going to landfill by removing company branding and donating them to people in need.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Homeowners struggle to get a permit to add a bedroom, and taxpayers can’t get through to the agency that fleeces them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Farmers have vowed to continue burning sheep fleeces in protest over "measly" wool prices.
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2024
You can also buy hoodies, half-snap fleeces, dog leashes and dopp kits featuring the A24 logo.
From New York Times ● Nov. 11, 2023
The two were going over and over among the rolled fleeces.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
