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furring

verb

Meaning

  1. To cover with fur or a fur-like coating.
  2. To become covered with fur or a fur-like coating.
  3. To level a surface by applying furring to it.
  4. Parts of clothing made from fur.
  5. A coating that resembles fur.
  6. A strip of material used to prepare a wall for plastering, or to provide an air space.
  7. Double planking of a ship's side.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

furring strip(English)lath(English)fun fur(English)fish fur(English)furnishing(English)fur coat(English)skin(English)clothing(English)strips(English)material(English)water(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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