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Fur (Noun)

Meaning 1

The dressed hairy coat of a mammal.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The cat's soft fur was a joy to touch.
  • Her fur coat was made from the pelts of several animals.
  • The rabbit's thick fur protected it from the cold weather.
  • She loved to brush her dog's fur to prevent matting.
  • The raccoon's distinctive black and white fur pattern helped it blend in with its environment.

Synonyms

  • Pelt

Hyponyms

  • Beaver Fur
  • Rabbit
  • Muskrat Fur
  • Sealskin

Meaning 2

Dense coat of fine silky hairs on mammals (e.g., cat or seal or weasel).

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The mink's thick fur helped it survive the cold winter.
  • Raccoons are often caught and raised on farms for their fur.
  • Fur trimming scissors were necessary for a home haircut.
  • Chinchillas are bred primarily for their exceptionally soft fur.
  • During molt season the Arctic seal will lose a patch of fur around the crown.

Hypernyms

  • Pelage

Hyponyms

  • Underfur

Related Words

  • Furry (adjective)

Meaning 3

A garment made of animal pelts or synthetic fur.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • She carefully cleaned the luxurious fur coat that had been passed down to her from her grandmother.
  • The designer's new line of winter accessories featured a hat and scarf made from the softest synthetic fur.
  • He turned up at the charity gala wearing a bold fur-lined cloak that drew more than a few admiring glances.
  • The artist's use of brightly colored fur in her sculptures added an extra layer of texture and visual interest.
  • After years of feeling guilty about the ethics of wearing real fur, she finally made the switch to wearing faux fur jackets.
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