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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How to use furl in a sentence
Paul Pringle was on the forecastle, call in mouth, issuing the necessary orders for furling sails.
True Blue | W.H.G. KingstonThey escaped danger by furling all the sails, warned in time by the native pilots.
Notable Voyagers | W.H.G. Kingston and Henry FrithAll hands but the captain and myself were aloft, furling the sails forward.
The Log of a Sea-Waif | Frank T. BullenNear the shore a small shallop, on whose deck stood a group of armed whites, had just cast anchor, and was furling its sails.
Historic Tales, Vol. 1 (of 15) | Charles MorrisLooking back, he saw the "Aimable" furling her sails, and his heart sank with the conviction that she had struck upon the reef.
La Salle and the Discovery of the Great West | Francis Parkman
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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