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furring
[ fur-ing ]
/ ˈfɜr ɪŋ /
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noun
the act of lining, trimming, or clothing with fur: Furring this coat will take several weeks.
the fur used: What kind of furring would you like?
the formation of a coating of matter on something, as on the tongue: A heavy furring could mean a high fever.
Building Trades.
- the attaching of strips of wood or the like (furring strips ) to a wall or other surface, as to provide an even support for lath or to provide an air space between the wall and plasterwork.
- material used for this purpose.
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furphy, furred, furrier, furriery, furriner, furring, furring strip, furrow, furrowed tongue, furry, fur seal
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British Dictionary definitions for furring
furring
/ (ˈfɜːrɪŋ) /
noun
- short for furring strip
- the fixing of furring strips
- furring strips collectively
the formation of fur on the tongue
trimming of animal fur, as on a coat or other garment, or furs collectively
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