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fur•ring

Pronunciation: (fûr'ing), [key]
—n.
1. the act of lining, trimming, or clothing with fur: Furring this coat will take several weeks.
2. the fur used: What kind of furring would you like?
3. the formation of a coating of matter on something, as on the tongue: A heavy furring could mean a high fever.
4. Building Trades.
a. the attaching of strips of wood or the like (fur'ring strips") 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.
b. material used for this purpose.

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