furring

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noun

fur·​ring ˈfər-iŋ 

1

: a fur trimming or lining

2

a

: the application of thin wood, brick, or metal to joists, studs, or walls to form a level surface (as for attaching wallboard) or an air space

b

: the material used in this process

furring

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present participle of fur entry 1

Examples of furring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Measure the area to figure out how many panels and furring strips are needed. — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for furring

• blurring
• flouring
• purring
• slurring
• spurring
• stirring
• whirring
• averring
• concurring
• conferring
• deburring
• deferring