fur
/fɜr/
noun
- The soft, thick hair that covers the bodies of many animals, such as cats, dogs, bears, and rabbits.
- She brushed the dog's fur until it was shiny.
- Many animals grow thicker fur in the winter to stay warm.
- The cat's fur is so soft and warm.
- The skin of an animal with the fur still attached, used for making clothing or other items.
- Fur has been used for warmth by humans for thousands of years.
- The coat was made from real fur, which upset some animal rights activists.
- She wore a hat trimmed with fur.
verb
- To cover or line something with fur.
- The old coat was furred with sheepskin.
- They furred the collar with rabbit fur.
- The artisan furred the inside of the hood for extra warmth.