fleece fleece /ˈfliːs/

noun

1. Outer coat of especially sheep and yaks  ( fleece , wool )
   outer coat of especially sheep and yaks
   
   
2. A soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing  ( fleece )
   a soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing
    She wrapped herself in a fleece blanket during the chilly evening.
   She wrapped herself in a fleece blanket during the chilly evening.
   
   
3. Tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing  ( fleece , sheepskin )
   tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing
   
   
4. The wool of a sheep or similar animal  ( fleece )
   the wool of a sheep or similar animal
   

verb

1. Shear the wool from  ( fleece , shear )
   shear the wool from
    Shear sheep
   shear sheep
   
2. [Informal] Rip off; ask an unreasonable price  ( fleece [Informal] , gazump [Informal, British] , overcharge , hook [Informal] , pluck [Informal] , plume , rob , soak [Informal] , surcharge )
   rip off; ask an unreasonable price