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fleece in Finnish

fleece in Finnish is karva, villa, talja — fleece means the woolly coat of a sheep, or wool shorn from it in one piece.

fleece in Finnish

karva
noun
(uncountable) Hair or wool of a sheep or similar animal
villa
noun
(uncountable) Hair or wool of a sheep or similar animal
talja
noun
(uncountable) Insulating skin with the wool attached
fleece
noun
(countable) A textile similar to velvet, but with a longer pile that gives it a softness and a higher sheen.
fleecekangas
noun
(countable) A textile similar to velvet, but with a longer pile that gives it a softness and a higher sheen.
fliisi
noun
(countable) A textile similar to velvet, but with a longer pile that gives it a softness and a higher sheen.
fleece
noun
(countable) An insulating wooly jacket
fleecetakki
noun
(countable) An insulating wooly jacket
fliisi
noun
(countable) An insulating wooly jacket
nylkeä
verb
(transitive) To con or trick (someone) out of money.
keritä
verb
(transitive) To cut off the fleece from (a sheep or other animal).

What does "fleece" mean?

  1. noun The woolly coat of a sheep, or wool shorn from it in one piece.
    "The farmer sheared the fleece from each sheep in spring."
  2. noun A soft, warm synthetic fabric, or a garment made from it.
    "She pulled on a fleece before heading out into the cold."
  3. verb (informal) To cheat or overcharge someone.
    "The mechanic fleeced him for a repair he didn't even need."

fleece in a sentence

  • The farmer sheared the fleece from each sheep in spring.
  • She pulled on a fleece before heading out into the cold.
  • The mechanic fleeced him for a repair he didn't even need.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "fleece" in Finnish?

"fleece" in Finnish is karva, villa, talja. fleece means: The woolly coat of a sheep, or wool shorn from it in one piece.

How do you use "fleece" in a sentence?

Example: "The farmer sheared the fleece from each sheep in spring." In Finnish, "fleece" is karva, villa, talja.

Are there other ways to say "fleece" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 9 translations listed for "fleece": karva, villa, talja, fleece, fleecekangas, fliisi.

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