Difference between Pelt and Fur

What is the difference between Pelt and Fur?

Pelt as a noun is the skin of a beast with the hair on; a raw or undressed hide; a skin preserved with the hairy or woolly covering on it. see 4th fell. while Fur as a noun is hairy coat of various mammal species, especially: when fine, soft and thick.

Pelt

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The skin of a beast with the hair on; a raw or undressed hide; a skin preserved with the hairy or woolly covering on it. See 4th Fell. The human skin. The body of any quarry killed by the hawk.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To bombard, as with missiles. To rain or hail heavily. To throw out words. To beat or hit, especially repeatedly. To move rapidly, especially in or on a conveyance.

Fur

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Hairy coat of various mammal species, especially: when fine, soft and thick.Hairy skin of an animal processed into a suitable wear to cover human nakedness, protect humans from the cold and/or be worn ornamentally.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 layer of epithelial debris on a tongue.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To cover with fur.

We hope you now know whether to use Pelt or Fur in your sentence.

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