"furnishing" in the noun sense
1. furnishing, trappings
usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
2. furnishing
usually plural) the instrumentalities (furniture and appliances and other movable accessories including curtains and rugs) that make a home (or other area) livable
3. furnishing
the act of providing a house or room with furniture and other removable items such as shelves, carpets, appliances, etc.
"furnishing" in the verb sense
1. supply, provide, render, furnish
give something useful or necessary to
"We provided the room with an electrical heater"
2. furnish
provide or equip with furniture
"We furnished the house in the Biedermeyer style"
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