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furring

/fur-ing/US // ˈfɜr ɪŋ //UK // (ˈfɜːrɪŋ) //

毛条,毛边,毛边条,毛边线

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the act of lining, trimming, or clothing with fur: Furring this coat will take several weeks.
    • : the fur used: What kind of furring would you like?
    • : the formation of a coating of matter on something, as on the tongue: A heavy furring could mean a high fever.
    • : Building Trades. the attaching of strips of wood or the like to a wall or other surface, as to provide an even support for lath or to provide an air space between the wall and plasterwork.material used for this purpose.

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Examples

  • A piece of furring strip should be run from the top of the pipe to the wall.

  • Stone buildings can be converted into good silos by furring out and double boarding on the inside.

  • There the people were more densely settled, the hinterland was small, and many therefore could not go furring.

  • Though the fur trapper as a rule is a most gentle creature, the "quality of mercy is not strained" in furring.

  • Wooden studding, furring, or lathing should not under any circumstances be placed against a chimney.