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• noun (Context 1)
The fine, soft, curly or wavy hair forming the coat of a sheep, goat, or similar animal, especially when shorn and prepared for use in making cloth or yarn.
Usage Example
"The farmers shear the sheep in the spring to harvest their heavy coats of fleece."
Strongest
fleece
Weak
hair
coat
• noun (Context 2)
Yarn or textile fabric made from the spun hair of sheep or similar animals.
Usage Example
"She knitted a thick sweater out of blue yarn to stay warm during the cold winter months."
Strongest
yarn
Strong
fleece
worsted
• noun (Context 3)
Any fibrous, matted material that resembles the texture or appearance of animal fleece, often used for insulation, cleaning, or padding.
Usage Example
"He scrubbed the stubborn rust off the old metal pipes using fine steel fiber."
Weak
fiber
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Wool. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/wool