furl
to gather into a compact roll and bind securely, as a sail against a spar or a flag against its staff.
to become furled.
the act of furling.
something furled, as a roll.
Idioms about 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.
furl in the bunt, Nautical. to furl (a square sail) by gathering canvas upward, so as to load the yard equally at all points.
Origin of furl
1Other words from furl
- furl·a·ble, adjective
- furler, noun
Words Nearby furl
Other definitions for furl. (2 of 2)
furlough.
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How to use furl in a sentence
Once, when it was rather gusty weather, all hands were wanted, and the skipper ordered him to furl a sail.
Eric, or Little by Little | Frederic W. FarrarHe instantly gave orders to furl the awning, and to be ready to make sail as soon as the breeze should reach us.
Peter the Whaler | W.H.G. KingstonHe leaped upon the house and helped Dolph and Otie furl the mainsail that lay sprawled in the lazy-jaeks.
Blow The Man Down | Holman DayIt was my duty to furl the fore-royal; and while standing by to loose it again, I had a fine view of the scene.
Is Shakespeare Dead? | Mark TwainMr Nott now took the helm, while the crew went aloft to furl the lighter canvas and to take a reef in the topsails.
True Blue | W.H.G. Kingston
British Dictionary definitions for furl
/ (fɜːl) /
to roll up (an umbrella, a flag, etc) neatly and securely or (of an umbrella, flag, etc) to be rolled up in this way
(tr) nautical to gather in (a square sail)
the act or an instance of furling
a single rolled-up section
Origin of furl
1Derived forms of furl
- furlable, adjective
- furler, noun
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