Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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wring | Yes | No | Yes | No |
fleece | Yes | No | Yes | No |
wring (noun) | fleece (noun) |
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a twisting squeeze | outer coat of especially sheep and yaks |
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 |
wring (verb) | fleece (verb) |
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twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish | shear the wool from |
twist and press out of shape | rip off; ask an unreasonable price |
twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid | |
obtain by coercion or intimidation |