furring strip
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- noun
- /ˈfɜrɪŋ strɪp/
- Specialized
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- The contractor recommended using furring strips to help level the panels on the uneven wall.
And So what he uses is he actually uses some furring strips and he creates a little box around the plant just like this.
- And So what he uses is he actually uses some furring strips and he creates a little box around the plant just like this.
Examples
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And So what he uses is he actually uses some furring strips and he creates a little box around the plant just like this.
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I used el cheapo furring strips for the supports, but wanted a more finished look for the legs, so I went with some poplar 2x2s for the legs.
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To ensure a smooth surface for the drywall, I attached the wallboard to furring strips.
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After measuring the space, she installed furring strips to create a base for the new plasterwork.
Synonyms
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A long narrow piece of material like wood or metal
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A thin strip of wood or metal fixed to a wall to make a flat surface for attaching panels
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Morphology
The compound is literally built from 'furring' (a narrow wood or metal piece used to level surfaces) and 'strip' (a long narrow piece), so the phrase simply names that kind of strip. This is a straightforward, non-idiomatic noun+noun composition, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer the meaning.
Etymology
The noun furring strip may come from an old word meaning 'to cover', and it gives the image of a thin strip added to a wall as a small extra layer. That's why a furring strip today is a narrow board or metal strip used to 'make a surface flat' so wallboard or panels can be attached.