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furring

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "furring" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

furring

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

furring is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, furring is hyphenated as:

Definitions offurring

1verb
  • To cover with fur or a fur-like coating.
  • To become covered with fur or a fur-like coating.
  • To level a surface by applying furring to it.

    Synonyms: "fur out"

1noun
  • Parts of clothing made from fur.
  • A coating that resembles fur.

    Example: "a furring of the tongue"

  • A strip of material used to prepare a wall for plastering, or to provide an air space.
  • Double planking of a ship's side.
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