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
  • In one photo, Kristoff is outside, surrounded by piles of excrement and a plastic doghouse.
    Rachel McRady, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The cats' plates included their water bowls and two piles of food.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of piles
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  • Amino acids in the product also strengthen and fortify brow hairs, while hyaluronic acid conditions and hydrates, giving existing brows a fuller, healthier look.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The best eyebrow growth serums focus on key ingredients that protect existing brow hairs and stimulate new hair follicles.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of hairs
Noun
  • Incorporate downtime into the itinerary for naps, relaxation by the pool, or even quiet reading time.
    Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Incorporate downtime into the itinerary for naps, relaxation by the pool, or even quiet reading time.
    Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of naps
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