fur Synonyms
Another word for fur
• noun (Context 1)
The thick, soft coat of hair covering the skin of many mammals.
"The cat spent the afternoon grooming its soft coat in the sunlight."
• noun (Context 2)
An animal skin with the hair still attached, treated and used as a material for making clothing or accessories.
"Early explorers frequently traded tools and supplies for beaver pelt."
• noun (Context 3)
A garment, especially a coat or wrap, made from or lined with the hairy pelt of an animal.
"She wore an elegant vintage fur coat over her evening gown."
• verb (Context 4)
To coat or become coated with a thick, soft, fuzzy, or scale-like substance.
"Hard water had furred the inside of the kettle over the years."
• verb (Context 5)
To line, trim, or cover a garment or object with animal fur.
"The tailor carefully furred the edges of the winter cloak to provide extra warmth."
Opposites of fur
The opposite of fur shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: