fur
Pronunciation: [fɜr]
Word
Context: "animals"
(noun) the soft, thick hair that covers the bodies of some animals, like cats, dogs, and bears. It's what keeps them warm and is often very nice to touch.
Example
The cat has beautiful, shiny fur that feels so soft.
Example
The dog was feeling cold because it lost a lot of its fur.
Example
What color is your rabbit's fur?
Context: "clothing"
(noun) a fabric or material made from the fur of animals, often used to make warm coats or accessories. People wear it to stay cozy in cold weather.
Example
She wore a lovely fur coat that kept her warm during the winter.
Example
He decided not to buy the fur jacket because it was too expensive.
Example
Is that a real fur scarf or just a fake one?
Context: "animals"
(verb) to cover something with fur, like when a young animal grows its fur as it gets older.
Example
The puppies began to fur out, looking cuter every day.
Example
The kitten did not fur out as quickly as her siblings.
Example
Do you think that the baby animals will fur out by spring?
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