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fleece
/fliːs/
noun
runo
Also
polar(m)
Definition
The woolly covering of a sheep or similar animal. Also, a soft, warm fabric.
Examples
The sheep's fleece was thick and warm.
Runo owcy było grube i ciepłe.
She was wearing a comfortable fleece jacket.
Miała na sobie wygodną kurtkę polarową.
Collocations
sheep's fleecegolden fleecefleece jacket
verb
oskubać
Also
naciągnąć
Definition
To obtain a large amount of money from someone by overcharging or trickery.
Examples
The con artist tried to fleece the tourists.
Oszust próbował oskubać turystów.
They were fleeced by the dishonest mechanic.
Zostali naciągnięci przez nieuczciwego mechanika.
Collocations
fleece someone for moneyfleece touristsfleece customers
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