# furring

Pronunciation: say "FUR-ing" US /ˈfɜɹɪŋ/, UK/AUS /ˈfɜːɹɪŋ/

## Noun

1. Strips of material attached to a wall to prepare it for plastering or to provide an air space.
   - Simple: Thin strips fixed to a wall to make it flat for plaster, or to leave an air gap.
   - _The carpenter applied furring before the lath went up._
   - _Metal furring kept the drywall a clean inch off the damp masonry._
2. A coating that builds up on a surface and resembles fur in texture or appearance.
   - Simple: A soft, fuzzy layer that builds up on a surface and looks a bit like fur.
   - _Hard water left a chalky furring inside the pipes._
   - _A white furring coated the tongue, a clear sign of his illness._
3. The portions of a garment that are made from fur, such as collars, cuffs, or linings.
   - Simple: The fur parts of a coat or other clothing, such as a collar or trim.
   - _The medieval gown's furring marked the wealth of its owner._
   - _Moths had damaged the furring along the coat's hem._
5. A second, outer layer of planking fastened over the side of a ship.
   - Simple: An extra layer of planks added to the side of a wooden ship.
   - _The vessel's furring had rotted after decades at sea._
   - _Carpenters fitted furring over the original hull planks._

## Verb

4. Present participle and gerund of fur. — present participle and gerund of fur
   - Simple: The -ing form of fur. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.
   - _The contractor was furring out the walls to make room for insulation._
   - _Builders spent the morning furring the ceiling joists._

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