What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Coak vs Fur - What's the difference?

coak | fur |

As a noun coak

is a wooden dowel.

As a verb coak

is to unite (timbers etc) by means of tenons or dowels in the edges or face.

As an adverb fur is

out, outside.

coak

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • a wooden dowel
  • (nautical) the brass bearing in the sheave of a block

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To unite (timbers etc.) by means of tenons or dowels in the edges or face.
    • (Totten)

    fur

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Hairy coat of various mammal species, especially: when fine, soft and thick.
  • Hairy skin of an animal processed into clothing for humans.
  • * Lady M. W. Montagu
    • wrapped up in my furs
  • A pelt used to make, trim or line clothing apparel.
  • A coating, lining resembling fur in function and/or appearance.
  • # A thick pile of fabric.
  • # The soft, downy covering on the skin of a peach.
  • # The deposit formed on the interior of boilers and other vessels by hard water.
  • # The layer of epithelial debris on a tongue.
  • (heraldry) One of several patterns or diapers used as tinctures.
  • A furry; a member of the furry subculture.
  • * 2006 , Shari Caudron, Who Are You People?
    • "You want to know what brings furries together?" she asks. "Furs are here because they don't fit in anywhere else. For real furs, this is the only place they feel comfortable."
  • (vulgar, slang) Pubic hair.
  • (vulgar, slang) Sexual attractiveness.

    • Derived terms

    * fur cap * fur coat * fur farm * furless * furrier * furry * fur seal

    Verb

  • To cover with fur.

    • Derived terms

    * furred ----