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.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant d'une part un enduit ou dépôt pelucheux (par exemple sur la langue) et d'autre part une latte ou tasseau utilisé pour égaliser une surface avant la pose de plaques de plâtre.

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.

   🇫🇷Dépôt furigineux

   Synonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷Fourrure (lambourde de nivellement)

   Synonymes: battengroundstrapping

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