Furring

Definition:

  • (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Fur
  • (n.) The leveling of a surface, or the preparing of an air space, by means of strips of board or of larger pieces. See Fur, v. t., 3.
  • (v. t.) The strips thus laid on.
  • (v. t.) Double planking of a ship's side.
  • (v. t.) A deposit from water, as on the inside of a boiler; also, the operation of cleaning away this deposit.