Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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fleece | Yes | No | Yes | No |
pluck | Yes | No | Yes | No |
fleece (noun) | pluck (noun) |
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outer coat of especially sheep and yaks | the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord |
a soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing | the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury |
the wool of a sheep or similar animal | |
tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing |
fleece (verb) | pluck (verb) |
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shear the wool from | pull or pull out sharply |
rip off; ask an unreasonable price | look for and gather |
pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion | |
strip of feathers | |
rip off; ask an unreasonable price | |
sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity |