Fur

Quick meaning: Fur is a noun meaning (uncountable) The hairy coat of various mammal species, especially when fine, soft and thick.

Meaning

(uncountable) The hairy coat of various mammal species, especially when fine, soft and thick.

More Meanings

1. (uncountable) The hairy skins of animals used as a material for clothing.
2. (countable) An animal pelt used to make, trim or line clothing.
3. (countable) A garment made of fur.
4. (uncountable) A coating or lining resembling fur in function and/or appearance.
5. (heraldry, countable) One of several patterns or diapers used as tinctures, such as ermine and vair.
6. (hunting, uncountable) Rabbits and hares, as opposed to partridges and pheasants (called feathers).
7. (countable) A furry, a member of the furry fandom.

Example Sentences

During the colonial period, Britain used Canada as a major source of furs.

November 17, 1716, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, letter to the Countess of Mar wrapped up in my furs

The college water supply was practically undrinkable because of its salinity and the pipes furred up so rapidly that they had to be replaced every few years.

"You want to know what brings furries together?" she asks. "Furs are here because they don't fit in anywhere else. For real furs, this is the only place they feel comfortable."

Word Forms

• furs
• furring
• furred

Synonyms for fur

Depending on context, synonyms include pelt.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pelt, pelage, buff, leather, skin, hair.

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