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Peter was 2 years and 10 months old when we began to study him. He was afraid of a white rat, and this fear extended to a rabbit, a fur coat, a feather, cotton wool, etc., but not to wooden blocks and similar toys.
Mary C. Jones

Meaning of "fur coat" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FUR COAT

fur coat  [fɜː kəʊt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FUR COAT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Fur coat is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FUR COAT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

fur coat

Fur clothing

Fur clothing is clothing made of furry animal hides. Fur is one of the oldest forms of clothing; thought to have been widely used as hominids first expanded outside of Africa. Some view fur as luxurious and warm; however others reject it due to moral beliefs. The term 'a fur' is often used to refer to a coat, wrap, or shawl made from the fur of animals. Controversy exists regarding the wearing of fur coats, due to animal cruelty concerns.

Definition of fur coat in the English dictionary

The definition of fur coat in the dictionary is a coat made from animal fur.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FUR COAT


bluecoat
ˈbluːˌkəʊt
coat
kəʊt
cote
kəʊt
greatcoat
ˈɡreɪtˌkəʊt
housecoat
ˈhaʊsˌkəʊt
overcoat
ˈəʊvəˌkəʊt
peacoat
ˈpiːˌkəʊt
petticoat
ˈpɛtɪˌkəʊt
raincoat
ˈreɪnˌkəʊt
Rajkot
ˈrɑːdʒkəʊt
recoat
riːˈkəʊt
redcoat
ˈrɛdˌkəʊt
Succoth
ˈsʊkəʊt
surcoat
ˈsɜːˌkəʊt
topcoat
ˈtɒpˌkəʊt
turncoat
ˈtɜːnˌkəʊt
undercoat
ˈʌndəˌkəʊt
waistcoat
ˈweɪsˌkəʊt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FUR COAT

fur
fur brigade
fur seal
Fur Seal Islands
fur trade
fur.
furacious
furaciousness
furacity
fural
furaldehyde
furan
furanose
furanoside
furazolidone
furbearer
furbelow
furbish
furbisher
furca

WORDS THAT END LIKE FUR COAT

base coat
box coat
car coat
dress coat
duffel coat
duffle coat
dust coat
duster coat
frock coat
lab coat
mink coat
morning coat
on the coat
seed coat
sport coat
sports coat
sugar-coat
tail coat
trail one´s coat
trench coat
white coat

Synonyms and antonyms of fur coat in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «fur coat» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FUR COAT

Find out the translation of fur coat to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of fur coat from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «fur coat» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

皮大衣
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

abrigo de pieles
570 millions of speakers

English

fur coat
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फर कोट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مِعْطَفٌ مِن الفَرْو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

шуба
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

casaco de pele
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কোমল পশমলোমের কোট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

manteau de fourrure
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

kot bulu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Pelzmantel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

毛皮のコート
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

모피코트
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Jas wulu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

áo lông thú
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஃபர் கோட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विशिष्ट प्रकारचा केसाळ कोट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kürk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pelliccia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

futro
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

шуба
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

haină de blană
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γούνινο παλτό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

pelsjas
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

päls
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pelskåpe
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of fur coat

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FUR COAT»

The term «fur coat» is quite widely used and occupies the 43.513 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FUR COAT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about fur coat

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4 QUOTES WITH «FUR COAT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word fur coat.
1
Esther Dyson
And the Russians certainly don't have it. If a woman shows up in a fur coat, I just assume she's a crook. And that's me, the nice American. The assumption that you can't make money honestly is a killer.
2
Joseph Epstein
The pleasure of jogging and running is rather like that of wearing a fur coat in Texas in August: the true joy comes in being able to take the damn thing off.
3
Mary C. Jones
Peter was 2 years and 10 months old when we began to study him. He was afraid of a white rat, and this fear extended to a rabbit, a fur coat, a feather, cotton wool, etc., but not to wooden blocks and similar toys.
4
Diana Ross
People don't know about the human part of me that really cares about the world. For instance, I don't know what I feel about wearing my furs anymore. I worked so hard to have a fur coat, and I don't want to wear it anymore because I'm so wrapped up in the animals. I have real deep thoughts about it because I care about the world and nature.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FUR COAT»

Discover the use of fur coat in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to fur coat and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Flossie Teacake's Fur Coat
Small, impetuous, and longing for attention, Flossie crept into the eerie bedroom of Bella, her fascinating teenage sister.
Laurence Hutchins, Hunter Davies, 1982
2
Angel in a Fur Coat
Finally, this phenomenon is revealed. In her story, Sparky, the angel , tells all. But she is no ordinary angel... for some reason she's marked. Is it a curse, a blessing, or perhaps the time of the prophecy has come.
‎2009
3
Dickens' fur coat and Charlotte's unanswered letters: the ...
Explores the publicity stunts, rivalries, rows, and mayhem perpetrated by famous Victorian authors
Daniel Pool, 1997
4
Barkley Aka a Small Person in a Black Fur Coat
Barkley AKA A Small Person In A Black Fur Coat is the story of our almost sixteen year old male cocker spaniel as he reflected upon his life and all it brought.
Ann G. Davis, 2010
5
Trouble in a Fur Coat
Two bear cubs spend their first year discovering the wonders and dangers of a forest with their mother.
Janette Oke, 2001
6
Barking at a Fox-Fur Coat
Collects favorite stories from the author's family of North Carolina storytellers, including "Uncle Frank Learns to Speak Polish," "Little Buchanan Outruns the Law," and "Uncle Gudger's First Pet"
Donald Davis, 1991
7
Fur Coat, No Knickers
Set between the years 1938-48, this is the story of three generations of women living in the same house during the war years.Aggie, the grandmother, is a strong matriarchal figure, who keeps the family together - until her age begins to get ...
Anna King, 2011
8
Sean O'Faolain
Molly and Paddy Maguire, the husband and wife in "The Fur Coat" have been married for many years, and their life has not been easy. But after many exhausting and lean years Maguire has obtained a sound clerical position working for the ...
9
The Youngest Doll
... understanding had always existed between them, similar to the one that exists between the right and the left hand; or, to talk in terms of one heart, the systole and the diastole. They were born only a few hours apart, and, The Fox Fur Coat.
‎1991
10
The Metrosexual: Gender, Sexuality, and Sport
That story is just plain ridiculous. I never wore that fur coat in public” (15). Ruth Lieder began a Sports Illustrated article on the Green Bay Packers by recalling Joe's furry display. She claims that “Everyone laughed when Joe Namath modeled a ...
David Coad, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FUR COAT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term fur coat is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Anti-fur protest, celebrity concerts cap Paris couture
The animal-rights Brigitte Bardot Foundation claimed responsibility for disruption — when an unnamed woman, dressed in a fur coat, ripped it ... «Longview News-Journal, Jul 15»
2
Big Turnout at Confederation Hill Concert
Before the concert Rod Stewart made a stop into Always in Vogue to pick up a seal fur coat to commemorate his stay on the island. «VOCM, Jul 15»
3
Photo of Rod Stewart in sealskin jacket draws praise
Absolutely in his seal fur coat from Always in Vogue ...” added Ryan Cleary, MP for St. John's South-Mount Pearl. Leaside Manor chimed in ... «The Telegram, Jul 15»
4
St Tropez? Nyet. I'm going deerstalking with my corgski
Alternatively, you could go kayaking wearing a fur coat, as Samantha Cameron's mother, Annabel Astor, has been known to do while staying at ... «The Sunday Times, Jul 15»
5
Why are pandas so chilled? The clue is in the bamboo
Despite living in semitropical habitats, it does have a really thick fur coat. This serves to trap what little heat their metabolism produces inside ... «Scroll.in, Jul 15»
6
Patti LaBelle out-storms the storm to open Dell's summer season
Decked in a white feather-and-fur coat with a short, gold-spangled dress beneath, LaBelle started with an a cappella version of "Need A Little ... «Philly.com, Jul 15»
7
Rasputin's St. Petersburg
Instead, Russia's greatest love machine's fur coat snagged on the ice and he was discovered the next morning. While on the picturesque ... «Waterloo Record, Jul 15»
8
Keeping Cool In The Humidity
While we generally wouldn't like a fur coat in the middle of July, your dog actually needs it. Their fur protects them from overheating and ... «CJOB, Jul 15»
9
TJ McNamara: Uneasy vision of humanity
The feeling of the cold south is reinforced by the fur coat. What transforms the painting are thousands of tiny water drops, not in the conventional ... «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
10
50 Cent Ordered To Pay $5 Million In Sex Tape Case
... face with a cartoon character named “Pimpin' Curly,” which was an animation of 50 Cent in a wig and fur coat, according to the Daily Mail. «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»

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