furred

Thân thiện

The cat curled up on the cushion is soft and furred.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Covered with fur: Describes an animal that has a thick, soft coat of hair covering its skin. 2. Having a fur-like coating: Describes an object or surface that is covered with a dense, soft, fine layer resembling animal fur.

Usage

The adjective "furred" is used to describe the state of being covered in fur. It is typically placed before a noun or after a linking verb like "is" or "was." * It is commonly used to describe mammals and sometimes toys or objects designed to mimic them. * It can also describe a texture or buildup on other surfaces, such as a "furred tongue" in a medical context.

Examples

• Before a noun:
  • The furred creature darted into the underbrush.
  • She held the furred toy close for comfort.
• After a linking verb:
  • The inside of the old pipe was furred with mineral deposits.
  • In some illnesses, the tongue may become furred.

Advanced Usage

• "furred up": (Phrasal adjective) Often used informally to describe something, especially machinery or pipes, that has become coated with a layer of scale or residue, impairing function.
  • The kettle is all furred up with limescale.

Variants and Related Words

• Furry (adj): Very similar in meaning to "furred," often used interchangeably. "Furry" can also describe the quality of feeling like fur.
  • A furry blanket.
• Fur (n): The soft, thick hair that covers the bodies of some animals.
• Furring (n): 1. The process of covering or trimming with fur. 2. A buildup of scale, especially in pipes or kettles. 3. Strips of wood or metal fixed to a wall to provide a level surface.

Synonyms

• Hairy
• Fleecy
• Woolly
• Coated

Antonyms

• Hairless
• Bald
• Smooth
• Sleek

Học thuật

Adjective

1. covered with a dense coat of fine silky hairs
   • furred animals
   • a furry teddy bear

Từ đồng nghĩa

• furry