noun · verb · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
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noun
Meaning 1
Furniture, fittings, and other detachable accessories.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: in-plural
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noun
Meaning 2
A portion of longer hair within the coat of a dog, rabbit, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: in-plural
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verb
Meaning 3
present participle and gerund of furnish
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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noun
Meaning 4
the act of decorating a house or room
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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(usually plural) the instrumentalities (furniture and appliances and other movable accessories including curtains and rugs) that make a home (or other area) livable
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: instrumentality, instrumentation
Narrower terms: appointment, fitting, curtain, drape, drapery, mantle, pall, furniture, piece of furniture, article of furniture, rug, carpet, carpeting
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noun
Meaning 6
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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