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Synonyms for fleece

wool

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Synonyms for fleece

to exploit (another) by charging too much for something

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Synonyms for fleece

the wool of a sheep or similar animal

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tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on

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a soft bulky fabric with deep pile

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outer coat of especially sheep and yaks

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shear the wool from

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