Plural of fleece
regular plural
The plural of fleece is fleeces.
Forms of fleece
| Singular | fleece /fliːs/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | fleeces |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Fleeces in a sentence
- Sound but more workaday fleeces are batched to make roving and yarn.2026, Robin Nistock, quotee, “Makers Space”, in Spin Off, volume L, number 1, page 13
- The profiteer who through a combine fleeces the public would scorn to wrong a friend or betray those of his own household.1920, John M[offatt] Mecklin, “The Traits of the Great Society as Illustrated by the Corporation”, in An Introduction to Social Ethics…. From the entry anonymity
- That first batch of yarn set the pattern for Knudsen Knits: Farah seeks out local wool growers, selects fleeces, and works with small local mills to produce yarn.2026, Sandi Rosner, “Knudsen Knits: Sourcing & Milling Local Heritage-Breed Wool”, in Spin Off, volume L, number 1, page 39. From the entry mill
- The fleeces of black Montadales (which produce a range of grays) are intended only for handspinners and small-scale artisan yarn production, because they are useless to the mass-industrial system.2011, Carol Ekarius, Deborah Robson, The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook, →ISBN. From the entry montadale
Meaning of fleece
- noun Hair or wool of a sheep or similar animal.
- noun Insulating skin with the wool attached.
- noun A textile similar to velvet, but with a longer pile that gives it a softness and a higher sheen.
Questions about the plural of fleece
- What is the plural of fleece?
- The plural of fleece is fleeces.
- Is fleece countable?
- Fleece is a countable and uncountable noun.
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