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esquilmar — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • fleece noun The woolly coat of a sheep, or wool shorn from it in one piece.
  • flog verb To whip or beat someone as a punishment.

Senses

esquilmar is used for these senses in English:

  • fleece (transitive) To con or trick (someone) out of money.
  • flog (transitive) To use something to extreme; to abuse.

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.

flog — full definition

  1. verb To whip or beat someone as a punishment.
  2. verb To sell something, especially informally or cheaply.
  3. verb To use or promote something relentlessly.

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