furring
noun
- thin strips of material used in building construction; the process of installing such strips
Wiktionary
noun
- Parts of clothing made from fur.
- A coating that resembles fur.
“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.
verb
- present participle and gerund of fur