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 hair 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 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."