Definition

1. Noun:
   • The thick, soft hair that covers the bodies of some animals: "Fur" refers to the dense, often soft, hairy coat of mammals, such as cats, seals, or weasels.
   • The skin of an animal with the fur still attached, used for making clothing: "Fur" can also mean the dressed, tanned skin of an animal with its hair, used as a material.
   • A garment made from such material: "Fur" can refer to a coat or other item of clothing made from animal fur.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The cat's fur is very soft and silky.
  • She wore a luxurious coat made of fox fur.
  • The trapper traded furs at the trading post.

Advanced Usage

• "To make the fur fly": To cause a noisy argument or fight; to stir up trouble.
  • When the two rivals met, they really made the fur fly.
• "The fur is flying": An argument or fight is happening.
  • There was a huge disagreement in the meeting, and the fur was really flying.

Variants and Related Words

• Furry (adj): Covered with or resembling fur.
  • The furry caterpillar crawled up the tree.
• Furrier (n): A person who prepares or sells furs.
• Furred (adj): Having a coat of fur.
  • The furred animals are better adapted to cold climates.

Synonyms

• Pelage: The fur, hair, or wool of a mammal.
• Hide: The skin of an animal, especially when tanned or dressed.
• Pelt: The skin of an animal with the fur, wool, or hair still on it.

Related Phrases

• Fur coat: A coat made of animal fur.
• Fur trade: The business of buying and selling animal furs.
• Fur seal: A type of seal valued for its thick fur.

Noun

1. a garment made of the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
2. dense coat of fine silky hairs on mammals (e.g., cat or seal or weasel)
3. the dressed hairy coat of a mammal