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- [furl]
- /fɜrl/
- /fɜːl/
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- [furl]
- /fɜrl/
Definitions of furl word
- verb with object furl to gather into a compact roll and bind securely, as a sail against a spar or a flag against its staff. 1
- verb without object furl to become furled. 1
- noun furl the act of furling. 1
- noun furl something furled, as a roll. 1
- idioms furl furl in a body, Nautical. to furl (a square sail) with loose canvas gathered at the mast, so as to make a harbor furl. 1
- idioms furl furl in the bunt, Nautical. to furl (a square sail) by gathering canvas upward, so as to load the yard equally at all points. 1
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Origin of furl
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
1550-60; compare Middle French ferler in same sense, perhaps representing Old French ferlier to chain, fasten, equivalent to fer firm (< Latin firmus) + lier to bind (< Latin ligāre)
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Parts of speech for Furl
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furl popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for furl
verb furl
- fold — to confine (sheep or other domestic animals) in a fold.
- curl — If you have curls, your hair is in the form of tight curves and spirals.
- roll — to move along a surface by revolving or turning over and over, as a ball or a wheel.
- roll up — a document of paper, parchment, or the like, that is or may be rolled up, as for storing; scroll.
- wrap up — something to be wrapped about the person, especially in addition to the usual indoor clothing, as a shawl, scarf, or sweater: an evening wrap.
Antonyms for furl
verb furl
- unfurl — to spread or shake out from a furled state, as a sail or a flag; unfold.
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