fleece

  1. Noun.  (uncountable) Hair or wool of a sheep or similar animal.
  2. Noun.  (uncountable) Insulating skin with the wool attached.
  3. Noun.  (countable) A textile similar to velvet, but with a longer pile that gives it a softness and a higher sheen.
  4. Noun.  (countable) An insulating wooly jacket.
  5. Noun.  (context, roofing) Mat or felts composed of fibers, sometimes used as a membrane backer.
  6. Verb.  Con or trick someone out of money.
  7. Verb.  To shear the fleece from an animal (such as a sheep).

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