furred; furring
Definition of fur
(Entry 1 of 3)
1 : to cover, line, trim, or clothe with fur
2 : to coat or clog as if with fur
3 : to apply furring to
: to become coated or clogged as if with fur
Definition of fur (Entry 2 of 3)
1 : a piece of the dressed pelt of an animal used to make, trim, or line wearing apparel
2 : an article of clothing made of or with fur
3 : the hairy coat of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick also : such a coat with the skin
4 : a coating resembling fur: such as
a : a coat of epithelial debris on the tongue
b : the thick pile of a fabric (such as chenille)
fur
abbreviationDefinition of fur (Entry 3 of 3)
furlong
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