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

  • (..) They'll be corpses when Tywin Lannister gets here. Don't try and frighten me, Lady Stark. Your husband's in a cell beneath the Red Keep and your son's got no fur to keep his balls warm. You swore an oath to my father. Oh, yes, I said some words. And I swore oaths to the crown too, (..)
    2011 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Baelor Season: 1 Episode 9