fur vs sweater

fur

noun
  • A pelt used to make, trim or line clothing apparel. 

  • The hairy coat of various mammal species, especially when fine, soft and thick. 

  • The layer of epithelial debris on a tongue. 

  • Rabbits and hares, as opposed to partridges and pheasants (called feathers). 

  • The hairy skin of an animal processed into clothing for humans. 

  • Pubic hair. 

  • A thick pile of fabric. 

  • The soft, downy covering on the skin of a peach. 

  • Sexual attractiveness. 

  • The deposit formed on the interior of boilers and other vessels by hard water. 

  • A furry; a member of the furry subculture. 

  • One of several patterns or diapers used as tinctures. 

verb
  • To cover with fur or a fur-like coating. 

  • To level a surface by applying furring to it. 

  • To become covered with fur or a fur-like coating. 

sweater

noun
  • A similar garment worn for warmth. 

  • One who or that which causes to sweat. 

  • An exploitative middleman who subcontracted piece work in the tailoring trade. 

  • One who sweats (produces sweat). 

  • A knitted jacket or jersey, usually of thick wool, worn by athletes before or after exercise. 

  • A diaphoretic remedy. 

verb
  • To dress in a sweater. 

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