fur
- pronunciation:
- fuhr
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the soft thick hair that covers the bodies of certain animals, such as the mink or fox.
- similar words:
- coat
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| definition 2: |
skin bearing such hair, when treated and used in the making of garments or the like.
- similar words:
- hide
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| definition 3: |
a garment made of fur.
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| definition 4: |
something that resembles fur.
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
furred, furring, furs |
| definition: |
to line or trim with fur.
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| derivation: |
furless (adj.) |
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fir sound alike but have different meanings.