Difference between Fleece and Sherpa

What is the difference between Fleece and Sherpa?

Fleece as a noun is hair or wool of a sheep or similar animal while Sherpa as a noun is a male member of the sherpa people employed as a mountain guide or porter.

Fleece

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Hair or wool of a sheep or similar animal Insulating skin with the wool attached A textile similar to velvet, but with a longer pile that gives it a softness and a higher sheen. An insulating wooly jacket Mat or felts composed of fibers, sometimes used as a membrane backer.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: Con or trick someone out of money. To shear the fleece from an animal (such as a sheep).

Sherpa

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A male member of the Sherpa people employed as a mountain guide or porter.An expert sent by a country's leader to a summit meeting.A synthetic fabric with a long, thick pile, similar to faux fur, imitation lamb wool, or fleece.

We hope you now know whether to use Fleece or Sherpa in your sentence.

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