fur Antonyms
Meaning of fur
fur (n)
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
dense coat of fine silky hairs on mammals (e.g., cat or seal or weasel)
a garment made of animal pelts or synthetic fur
fur (n.)
The short, fine, soft hair of certain animals, growing thick on the skin, and distinguished from the hair, which is longer and coarser.
The skins of certain wild animals with the fur; peltry; as, a cargo of furs.
Strips of dressed skins with fur, used on garments for warmth or for ornament.
Articles of clothing made of fur; as, a set of furs for a lady (a collar, tippet, or cape, muff, etc.).
Any coating considered as resembling fur
A coat of morbid matter collected on the tongue in persons affected with fever.
The soft, downy covering on the skin of a peach.
The deposit formed on the interior of boilers and other vessels by hard water.
One of several patterns or diapers used as tinctures. There are nine in all, or, according to some writers, only six.
fur (a.)
Of or pertaining to furs; bearing or made of fur; as, a fur cap; the fur trade.
fur (v. t.)
To line, face, or cover with fur; as, furred robes.
To cover with morbid matter, as the tongue.
To nail small strips of board or larger scantling upon, in order to make a level surface for lathing or boarding, or to provide for a space or interval back of the plastered or boarded surface, as inside an outer wall, by way of protection against damp.
fur Sentence Examples
- The arctic fox's thick white fur keeps it warm in freezing temperatures.
- My cat's silky soft fur is a pleasure to pet.
- The fur-lined jacket provided adequate protection against the wind and rain.
- The angora rabbit's long and luxurious fur is highly prized for its softness and warmth.
- The fox's bushy fur helps it blend into the forest environment.
- The bear's thick fur provides insulation from extreme heat and cold.
- The mink's sleek and dense fur is commonly used in luxurious fashion items.
- The sealskin had a soft and supple fur that was highly valuable.
- The fluffy fur of the hamster kept it snug in its burrow.
- The fur of the wolf is thick and coarse, designed to protect it from the harsh elements.
FAQs About the word fur
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal, dense coat of fine silky hairs on mammals (e.g., cat or seal or weasel), a garment made of animal pelts or synthetic furThe
wool, coat, hair,fleece, jacket, pelage, undercoat,skin, hide, pile
free, unplug, unplug, hollow (out), clear, hollow (out), clear, open (up), free,open (up)
The arctic fox's thick white fur keeps it warm in freezing temperatures.
My cat's silky soft fur is a pleasure to pet.
The fur-lined jacket provided adequate protection against the wind and rain.
The angora rabbit's long and luxurious fur is highly prized for its softness and warmth.
