Definition of "fur"

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

(uncountable) The hairy skins of animals used as a material for clothing.  examples

(countable) An animal pelt used to make, trim or line clothing.  examples

(countable) A garment made of fur.  quotations  examples

(uncountable) A coating, lining resembling fur in function and/or appearance.

1. (uncountable) A thick pile of fabric.  examples

2. (uncountable) The soft, downy covering on the skin of a peach.  examples

3. (uncountable) The deposit formed on the interior of boilers and other vessels by hard water.  examples

4. (uncountable) The layer of epithelial debris on a tongue.  examples

(countable) (heraldry) One of several patterns or diapers used as tinctures, such as ermine and vair.  examples

(hunting, uncountable) Rabbits and hares, as opposed to partridges and pheasants (called feathers).  examples

(countable) A furry; a member of the furry subculture.  quotations  examples

(informal, uncountable) Human body hair, especially when abundant.  examples

(vulgar, slang, uncountable) Pubic hair.

(vulgar, slang, uncountable) Sexual attractiveness.

(transitive) To cover with fur or a fur-like coating.  examples

(intransitive) To become covered with fur or a fur-like coating.  quotations  examples

(transitive, construction) To level a surface by applying furring to it.  examples

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