Furled: meaning, definitions and examples

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furled

 

[ fษœrld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

Furled refers to the action of rolling up or folding something tightly, often used in the context of sails, flags, or banners. It implies that the object is secured in a compact form, often to protect it or prepare it for storage.

Synonyms

folded, rolled, wrapped

Examples of usage

  • He furled the flag before the storm.
  • She furled the map after checking the route.
  • The sailor furled the sail to prevent it from flapping in the wind.

Translations

Translations of the word "furled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น enrolado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคชเฅ‡เคŸเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gerollt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ digulung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะณะพั€ะฝัƒั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zwiniฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅทปใ‹ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท enroulรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enrollado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarmalanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ๊ธด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูู„ุชูŽูู‘

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sbalenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zabalenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅท่ตท็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zvito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vafiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฎแƒ•แƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dolaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enrollado

Etymology

The word 'furled' comes from the Middle English word 'furle', which means to fold or roll up. It is derived from the Old French term 'furlier', meaning to roll or gather, and further traces back to the Latin 'follere', which means to blow or to fill with air. The term was originally associated with sails and flags that needed to be secured from strong winds. Over time, its usage expanded to include any instances where items are rolled or folded tightly. The idea of protection from the elements or securing objects has remained central to its meaning from its historical roots.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,036 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.