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.

Origin of furring

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at fur, -ing¹

Words nearby furring

furphy, furred, furrier, furriery, furriner, furring, furring strip, furrow, furrowed tongue, furry, fur seal

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Example sentences from the Web for furring

In the winter the northern people move up the bays and go "furring."
Le Petit Nord|Anne Elizabeth Caldwell (MacClanahan) Grenfell and Katie Spalding
A piece of furring strip should be run from the top of the pipe to the wall.
Elements of Plumbing|Samuel Dibble
Another cause of disaster is the furring up of the pipes with the lime deposited by hard water when heated.
How it Works|Archibald Williams
Furring employs large numbers of foreign males, and some thousands of both native and foreign females.
Problems of Poverty|John A. Hobson

Stone buildings can be converted into good silos by furring out and double boarding on the inside.
Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians|William K. David

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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单词	furring
释义	furring [ fur-ing ] / ˈfɜr ɪŋ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR furring ON THESAURUS.COM 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. Origin of furring Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at fur, -ing¹ Words nearby furring furphy, furred, furrier, furriery, furriner, furring, furring strip, furrow, furrowed tongue, furry, fur seal Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for furring In the winter the northern people move up the bays and go "furring." Le Petit Nord\|Anne Elizabeth Caldwell (MacClanahan) Grenfell and Katie Spalding A piece of furring strip should be run from the top of the pipe to the wall. Elements of Plumbing\|Samuel Dibble Another cause of disaster is the furring up of the pipes with the lime deposited by hard water when heated. How it Works\|Archibald Williams Furring employs large numbers of foreign males, and some thousands of both native and foreign females. Problems of Poverty\|John A. Hobson Stone buildings can be converted into good silos by furring out and double boarding on the inside. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians\|William K. David 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 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to furring padding, lining, covering, cushioning, packing, caulking, taping, surrounding, cording, defending, isolating, neutralizing, protecting
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furring

noun

Origin of furring

Words nearby furring

Example sentences from the Web for furring

British Dictionary definitions for furring

noun

Words related to furring