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furl Definition and Meaning in English (furl definition)

verb
Synonyms:roll upfoldcoil
Quick Answer • Definition

Furl definition: To roll or fold something, especially a sail or flag, neatly and securely.

Definitions of Furl

  1. 1verb

    To roll or fold something, especially a sail or flag, neatly and securely.

Example Sentences

casual

“The sailors worked quickly to furl the sails before the storm hit.”

casual

“He carefully furled the flag and put it away.”

Synonyms

roll upfoldcoil

Antonyms

unfurlunrollspread out

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensefurled
present participlefurling

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Furl definition: To roll or fold something, especially a sail or flag, neatly and securely.
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'Furl' translates to 'furl' in English. Furl definition: To roll or fold something, especially a sail or flag, neatly and securely.
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