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.
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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.
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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.