Pelz — meaning in English

English meaning

• fur noun The soft, thick hair covering the body of many mammals.
• pelt noun The skin of an animal, especially with the fur or hair still attached.

Senses

Pelz is used for these senses in English:

• fur (uncountable) The hairy coat of various mammal species, especially when fine, soft and thick.
• fur (uncountable) The hairy skins of animals used as a material for clothing.
• fur coat An outer garment for the upper body made of furry animal hides.
• pelt The skin of an animal with the hair or wool on; either a raw or undressed hide, or a skin preserved with the hair or wool on it (sometimes worn as a garment with minimal modification).

fur — full definition

1. noun The soft, thick hair covering the body of many mammals.
2. noun Animal pelts used as material for clothing or trim.
3. noun A chalky mineral deposit that builds up inside kettles, pipes, or boilers from hard water.

pelt — full definition

1. noun The skin of an animal, especially with the fur or hair still attached.
2. verb To throw a series of things at someone or something, or (of rain) to fall heavily.

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