furring

A noun referring to a furlike coating of matter, such as on the tongue, or a strip used to create a level surface for attaching wallboard.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv für einen belagartigen Überzug, z. B. auf der Zunge, oder für eine Unterkonstruktion aus Latten zum Ausgleichen oder zur Befestigung, etwa von Gipskartonplatten.

1. Furlike coating C1 formal

   A layer of matter that resembles fur, such as a coating on the tongue or inside a pipe.

   • The doctor noticed a white furring on the patient's tongue.
   • Hard water can cause furring inside pipes.
   • The kettle had a layer of furring from mineral deposits.

   🇩🇪Belag

   Synonyme: depositfurincrustationscale

2. Leveling strip C1 formal

   A thin strip of wood or metal used to create a level surface for attaching wallboard or other materials.

   • The carpenter installed furring strips to level the wall before adding drywall.
   • Furring is often used in basements to create a flat surface for paneling.
   • He nailed furring strips across the uneven ceiling.

   🇩🇪Unterkonstruktionsleiste

   Synonyme: battengroundstrapping

• furrings plural form
• furrings' possessive plural form
• furring's possessive singular form