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furl

[fɜːl]

furl Definition

  • 1roll or fold up and secure neatly (a flag, sail, umbrella, etc.)
  • 2to wrap or roll something tightly around itself

Using furl: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "furl" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He furls the flag every evening at sunset.

  • Example

    She furls her umbrella and steps inside the building.

  • Example

    The sailor furls the sail to prepare for the storm.

  • Example

    The cat furls its tail when it's scared.

furl Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for furl

Antonyms for furl

Phrases with furl

  • leave of absence, especially that granted to a member of the armed services

    Example

    The soldier was granted a furlough to visit his family.

  • a rope used to furl a sail

    Example

    The furling line got tangled in the rigging.

  • the mechanism used to furl a sail

    Example

    The furling gear on the boat needs to be repaired.

Origins of furl

from Middle English 'furlen', meaning 'to furl a sail'

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Summary: furl in Brief

The verb 'furl' [fɜːl] means to roll or fold up and secure neatly, as with a flag, sail, or umbrella. It can also refer to wrapping or rolling something tightly around itself, as with a tail. The term extends into phrases like 'furlough,' referring to a leave of absence, and 'furling line,' which is a rope used to furl a sail.