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Definition of furring - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
fashiontrimming or parts of clothing made from fur
- The coat had elegant furring along the edges.
2.
constructionTECH. strips used to level a wall surfaceTECH.
- The builders used furring to prepare the wall.
3.
medicalcoating resembling fur on the tongue
- He noticed a furring on his tongue after the illness.
4.
shipbuildingTECH. double planking of a ship's sideTECH.
- The ship required furring for extra strength.
Adjective
1.
constructionTECH. using strips to level surfaces or support wall or ceiling finishesTECH.
- Carpenters installed furrings beneath the new ceiling panels.
2.
coatedcovered with fur or a fur-like material
- The tailor selected soft furrings for the coat's lining.
Images of furring
strips used to level a wall surface 
double planking of a ship's side
Expressions with furring
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thin wood or metal piece used to even surfaces and hold coverings
They nailed furring strips to the wall before installing drywall.
Origin of furring
Old French, forrer (to line) + -ing (action)
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construction
level a surface by applying furring
Examples of furring in a sentence
Furring added a luxurious touch to the hat. Furring was added to ensure the wall was even. They installed furring before attaching the drywall. The doctor examined the furring on his tongue. She was concerned about the furring after eating. Furring was added to the vessel to ensure durability.
The builders focused on the furring to enhance the ship's resilience. They fitted furring strips to level the basement wall. The crew installed a furring system behind the cladding. She wore furring boots in the snow. The shop displayed a furring cushion.
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- French:fourrure, à tasseaux, ...
- German:Pelzbesatz, unterlattend, ...
- Italian:bordature in pelliccia, con listelli di livellamento, ...
- Spanish:ribete de piel, de enrastrelado, ...
- Portuguese:acabamento em pele, de fasquiado, ...
- Chinese:毛皮装饰, 垫条式的, ...
- Japanese:毛皮の装飾, 胴縁を用いた, ...
- Arabic:حواف من الفرو, مُتَعَلِّق بِشَرائِط التَّسويَة, ...
- Hebrew:קִשּׁוּט פַּרְוָה, הַמִּשְׁתַּמֵּשׁ בְּלָטוֹת לְיִשּׁוּר מִשְׁטָחִים אוֹ לִתְמִיכָה בְּחִפּוּיֵי קִירוֹת וְתִקְרוֹת, ...
- Russian:меховая отделка, обрешёточный, ...
- Ukrainian:оздоблення з хутра, з використанням вирівнювальних рейок, ...
- Hindi:फर, पट्टियों से बना, ...
Definition of fur - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
animal hairhairy coat of mammals like cats and seals
- The cat's fur is very soft.
2.
fabricclothing made from animal hair
- She wore a fur coat to the winter gala.
3.
imitationfabric that looks like animal hair
- The toy was covered in fake fur.
4.
- She identifies as a fur at conventions.
Verb
1.
coveringtr. cover with animal hair or similar materialtr.
- The costume designer furred the cloak with rabbit pelts.
2.
becoming coveredintr. become covered with fur or a fur-like coatingintr.
- The pipes fur over time due to hard water.
3.
constructiontr. TECH. level a surface by applying furringtr. TECH.
- The workers furred the wall before painting.
Images of fur
fabric that looks like animal hair
Expressions with fur
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people are having a loud argument
When they disagree, the fur flies.
indicate a strong fight or argument with intense emotions
When the two candidates began accusing each other of lying, the fur flew.
a vicious fight or disagreement happens
When the meeting started, the fur flies.
observe a heated argument or fight unfold
When they discuss politics, just watch the fur fly.
heated argument or fight will happen
When they meet, fur will fly.
calm someone down or make them less angry
She tried to smooth his fur after the argument.
a heated argument or fight is happening
During the meeting, the fur is flying.
the soft hair covering a cat's body
She brushed the cat fur off her clothes.
hair on a dog's body, often cared for by grooming
Dog fur needs regular brushing to stay clean.
outer garment made from animal fur
She wore a luxurious fur coat to the gala.
hat made from animal fur
She wore a fur hat to keep warm.
soft brown fur from a beaver
The hat was made of beaver fur.
place where animals are raised for their fur
The fur farm raises mink for their pelts.
buying and selling of animal fur
The fur trade was historically significant in North America.
synthetic material made to resemble fur
She wore a coat lined with fun fur for warmth.
having a superficially positive appearance but lacking real quality
She seemed impressive, but was all fur coat and no knickers.
get covered with a hard deposit inside
The kettle started to fur up after months of use.
cause a fight or argument to start
His comments really made the fur fly at the meeting.
having fur suitable for commercial use
The fur-bearing animals were raised on the farm.
neckpiece made of fur for warmth or style
She wore a fur-piece to the gala.
tongue with a coating resembling fur
After the illness, he noticed a fur tongue.
eared seal with thick fur found in the Southern Hemisphere
The fur seal swims quickly in cold southern waters.
business of buying and selling animal skins for clothing or goods
Fur trading played a major role in the region's early economic development.
Origin of fur
Old English, furh (furrow)
Examples of fur in a sentence
The seal's fur helps it stay warm in cold water. The designer showcased a fur at the fashion show. She inherited a fur from her grandmother. The coat was lined with soft fur. She bought a scarf made of faux fur. He met another fur at the meetup.
The fur community is growing rapidly. The artist furred the canvas to add texture. He furred the model with synthetic fibers for the exhibit. The old kettle began to fur inside. Without treatment, the taps may fur quickly. They need to fur the ceiling for insulation. The team will fur the surface before tiling.
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- French:pelage, garnir de fourrure, ...
- German:Fell, mit Pelz besetzen, ...
- Italian:pelo, rivestire di pelliccia, ...
- Spanish:pelaje, forrar de piel, ...
- Portuguese:pelo, forrar com pele, ...
- Chinese:毛, 镶毛皮, ...
- Japanese:毛皮, 毛皮で覆う, ...
- Arabic:فَرْو, كَسا بِالفِراءِ, ...
- Hebrew:פַּרְוָה, לְצַפּוֹת בְּפַרְוָה, ...
- Russian:шерсть, отделывать мехом, ...
- Ukrainian:хутро, обшивати хутром, ...
- Hindi:रोएँ, रोएँदार बनाना, ...
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