# fur (material)

a soft part that covers a body

- Computed level: L15 (depth in the emergence graph, not abstraction)
- Status: review  ·  Domain: everyday  ·  Arena: fur

## Emergence
**Emerges from:** [stuff](https://emergencemachine.com/tools/lexicon/what-is-the-meaning-of-stuff.material), [part](https://emergencemachine.com/tools/lexicon/what-is-the-meaning-of-part.relation), [body](https://emergencemachine.com/tools/lexicon/what-is-the-meaning-of-body.physical), [cover](https://emergencemachine.com/tools/lexicon/what-is-the-meaning-of-cover.object), [soft](https://emergencemachine.com/tools/lexicon/what-is-the-meaning-of-soft.physical)

**Through:** the material is a part that covers a body and is soft

**Novel properties:**
- soft covering
- protective layer
- insulating texture

## Examples
- Arctic foxes maintain a dense fur layer that insulates them in -50°C environments during polar winters. *(biology)*
- The Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle required steel jacketing to cover and protect its support columns from seismic damage. *(engineering)*
- The Queen's Guard at Buckingham Palace wear bearskin hats made from real fur as part of their ceremonial uniform. *(institutions)*

## Used by
- [dog](https://emergencemachine.com/tools/lexicon/what-is-the-meaning-of-dog.animal) (L17)

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