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fur

Definition

  • noun: the hairy coat of an animal especially when it is soft and thick
  • noun: a piece of the dressed pelt of an animal used to make, trim, or line wearing apparel
  • verb: to cover, line, trim, or clothe with fur
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: peltry, skin, coat

Examples

  • When she finds our about this, 'fur' will 'fly'. [=she will be very angry]

  • He made his fortune trading 'furs' in the 17th century.

  • Her new 'fur' is a full-length mink coat.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) "Three little kittens started to bawl, 'Mommy, we're not tired at all.' Their mother smiled and said with a purr, 'Fine, but at least you should brush your fur.'" Now you brush the fur. This is literature? A -year-old could have written this. All right. "Three little kittens with fur all brushed said, 'We can't sleep, we feel too rushed!' Their mother replied, with a voice like silk, 'Fine, but at least (..)
    2010 Despicable Me