Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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fleece | Yes | No | Yes | No |
wring | Yes | No | Yes | No |
fleece (noun) | wring (noun) |
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outer coat of especially sheep and yaks | a twisting squeeze |
a soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing | |
the wool of a sheep or similar animal | |
tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing |
fleece (verb) | wring (verb) |
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shear the wool from | twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish |
rip off; ask an unreasonable price | twist and press out of shape |
twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid | |
obtain by coercion or intimidation |