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fleece vs trim

trim vs fleece

fleece and trim both are nouns.

fleece is not an adjective while trim is an adjective.

fleece and trim both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fleece Yes No Yes No
trim Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, trim is a hypernym of fleece; that is, trim is a word with a broader meaning than fleece:
  • fleece: shear the wool from
  • trim: cut closely
Other hypernyms of fleece include shave.
fleece (noun) trim (noun)
outer coat of especially sheep and yaks cutting down to the desired size or shape
a soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment
the wool of a sheep or similar animal attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation
tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing a state of arrangement or appearance
fleece (adjective) trim (adjective)
severely simple in line or design
thin and fit
characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder
neat and smart in appearance
fleece (verb) trim (verb)
shear the wool from cut down on; make a reduction in
rip off; ask an unreasonable price adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used
cut closely
cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
decorate, as with ornaments
be in equilibrium during a flight
balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces
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