fur out
C1 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
In building or construction, to fix thin strips of wood or metal to a surface to make it flat or to create a gap for insulation.
Literal meaning: To extend outward ('out') using furring material.
Meanings
1 C1 neutral
To attach furring strips to a wall, ceiling, or floor to create a level surface or to add a gap for insulation or utilities.
"Before installing the drywall, we need to fur out the basement walls to leave room for the insulation."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Strictly a construction and building trade term. 'Furring' refers to strips of wood or metal used to level a surface or create a cavity. Not used outside building and renovation contexts. More common in North American English.
Commonly used with
wall ceiling basement surface with strapping two inches
Forms
Base
fur out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
furs out
he/she/it
Past simple
fured out
yesterday
Past participle
fured out
have + pp
-ing form
furing out
continuous
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