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
Other definitions for furl. (2 of 2)
furlough.
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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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