furs 1 of 2

noun

Definition of fursnext
plural of fur
1
as in wools
the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick the chinchilla is known for its exceptionally soft fur

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as in piles
a soft airy substance or covering picked at the fur on the chenille pillows

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as in pelts
the outer covering of an animal removed for its commercial value furriers willing to pay good money for a lynx fur

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furs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of fur
as in silts

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  1. piles
  2. hairs
  3. naps
Noun
  • The city of Austin, for example, requires permits for any open burning, including of brush piles.
    Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The city of Austin, for example, requires permits for any open burning, including of brush piles.
    Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of piles
Noun
  • Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a facial medical condition which leaves individuals with chronic razor bumps and painful ingrown hairs as a result of routine shaving.
    Marni Rose McFall, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The hedge funder, who was a professional magician in his youth, felt the hairs go up on the back of his neck—now that was a magic trick.
    Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of hairs
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  • The accompanying photo roll chronicled their love affair through pictures of the couple smiling in the car, making out in a photo booth, posing in velvety medieval gear, taking naps and hikes and, in the golden shot, Long getting down on one knee to propose.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The accompanying photo roll chronicled their love affair through pictures of the couple smiling in the car, making out in a photo booth, posing in velvety medieval gear, taking naps and hikes and, in the golden shot, Long getting down on one knee to propose.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of naps
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