furring: Meaning and Definition of

fur•ring

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.
1. the attaching of strips of wood or the like(fur&prim;ring strips&sec;)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.
2. material used for this purpose.