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As a noun, fur means the hairy coat of various mammal species, especially when fine, soft and thick. As a verb, it means cover with fur or a fur-like coating.
Meanings of fur
20 meaningsnoun
The hairy coat of various mammal species, especially when fine, soft and thick.
The hairy skin of an animal processed into clothing for humans.
A pelt used to make, trim or line clothing apparel.
A coating, lining resembling fur in function and/or appearance.
A thick pile of fabric.
The soft, downy covering on the skin of a peach.
The deposit formed on the interior of boilers and other vessels by hard water.
The layer of epithelial debris on a tongue.
heraldryOne of several patterns or diapers used as tinctures, such as ermine and vair.
huntingRabbits and hares, as opposed to partridges and pheasants (called feathers).
A furry; a member of the furry subculture.
vulgarslangPubic hair.
vulgarslangSexual attractiveness.
Dense coat of fine silky hairs on mammals (e.g., cat or seal or weasel)animal
verb
To cover with fur or a fur-like coating.
To become covered with fur or a fur-like coating.
constructionTo level a surface by applying furring to it.
conjunction
Pronunciation spelling of for.
preposition
Pronunciation spelling of for.
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).