шерсть — meaning in English

English meaning

• fleece noun The woolly coat of a sheep, or wool shorn from it in one piece.
• fur noun The soft, thick hair covering the body of many mammals.
• wool noun The soft, thick hair of sheep and some other animals, used to make yarn and fabric.

Senses

шерсть is used for these senses in English:

• fleece (uncountable) Hair or wool of a sheep or similar animal
• fur (uncountable) The hairy coat of various mammal species, especially when fine, soft and thick.
• wool The hair of the sheep, llama and some other ruminants.
• wool A cloth or yarn made from such hair.

fleece — full definition

1. noun The woolly coat of a sheep, or wool shorn from it in one piece.
2. noun A soft, warm synthetic fabric, or a garment made from it.
3. verb (informal) To cheat or overcharge someone.

fur — full definition

1. noun The soft, thick hair covering the body of many mammals.
2. noun Animal pelts used as material for clothing or trim.
3. noun A chalky mineral deposit that builds up inside kettles, pipes, or boilers from hard water.

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