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trim vs fleece

fleece vs trim

trim and fleece both are nouns.

trim is an adjective but fleece is not an adjective.

trim and fleece both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
trim Yes Yes Yes No
fleece Yes No Yes No
As verbs, fleece is a hyponym of trim; that is, fleece is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than trim:
  • trim: cut closely
  • fleece: shear the wool from
Other hyponyms of trim include shear.
trim (noun) fleece (noun)
cutting down to the desired size or shape outer coat of especially sheep and yaks
a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment a soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing
attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation the wool of a sheep or similar animal
a state of arrangement or appearance tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing
trim (adjective) fleece (adjective)
severely simple in line or design
thin and fit
characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder
neat and smart in appearance
trim (verb) fleece (verb)
cut down on; make a reduction in shear the wool from
adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used rip off; ask an unreasonable price
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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