fur — the thick hair that covers the bodies of certain animals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the thick hair that covers the bodies of certain animals
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɜːr/
Example Sentences
- My dog's fur gets everywhere during shedding season.
- The rabbit's white fur helps it hide in the snow.
- She brushed her cat's fur until it was shiny and smooth.
fur
NOUN[/fɜːr/]
the thick hair that covers the bodies of certain animals
💡 Concept
The arctic fox's thick fur keeps it warm through the freezing winter storm.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/fɜːr/
🇬🇧 UK/fɜː(r)/
🌳Etymology
Rootfur
🎵Rhyme
hersirwerestirblur
her
sir
were
stir
blur
🔗Collocations
fur coat
animal fur
soft fur
thick fur
fur collar
fur lining
pet the fur
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My dog's fur gets everywhere during shedding season.”
“The rabbit's white fur helps it hide in the snow.”
“She brushed her cat's fur until it was shiny and smooth.”
“The fake fur jacket looks almost as good as the real thing.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
haircoatpeltfleece
Antonyms
skinhidebare skin
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