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Definition fur in British English

fur noun

noun
/fɜː(r)/
1

the soft hair that covers the body of some animals

Example

the dog's thick glossy fur

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Example

a black cloak trimmed with fur

Example

The original settlers traded furs and skins for food and tobacco.

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1.2

a piece of clothing, especially a coat, that is made from fur

Example

Loren arrived wearing an expensive-looking fur.

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1.3

made of fur, or relating to fur

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a fur coat/hat/collar

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the fur trade

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2

material that is made to look and feel like fur, and is used for making clothes and toys. It is sometimes called fake fur, synthetic fur, or fun fur.

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Having a state-of-the-art air conditioner installed in their shabby-looking flat was all fur coat and no knickers.

Definition fur in British English