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fleece in German

fleece in German is Vlies, Fell, Fleece — fleece means the woolly coat of a sheep, or wool shorn from it in one piece.

fleece in German

Vlies
noun
(uncountable) Hair or wool of a sheep or similar animal
Fell
noun
(uncountable) Insulating skin with the wool attached
Vlies
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.
Fleecejacke
noun
(countable) An insulating wooly jacket
beschwindeln
verb
(transitive) To con or trick (someone) out of money.
betrügen
verb
(transitive) To con or trick (someone) out of money.
abziehen
verb
(transitive) To con or trick (someone) out of money.
ausnehmen
verb
(transitive) To con or trick (someone) out of money.
übers Ohr hauen
verb
(transitive) To con or trick (someone) out of money.
scheren
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 German?

"fleece" in German is Vlies, Fell, Fleece. 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 German, "fleece" is Vlies, Fell, Fleece.

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

Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "fleece": Vlies, Fell, Fleece, Fleecejacke, beschwindeln, betrügen.

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