Furled Meaning in English
word · lemma: furl
Definition
Rolled up and fastened, usually referring to something like a flag or sail. 'Furled' means that the material is gathered and tied so it isn't loose or flying.
Usage & Nuances
Formal/literary word, mainly used for sails, flags, umbrellas, or anything flexible that rolls up. Often found in poems or nautical contexts. The opposite is 'unfurled'. Common collocations: 'furled sails', 'furled flag'. Not used for rigid things or paper.
Example Sentences
The flag was furled tightly around the pole.
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The sailors kept the sails furled during the storm.
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She walked with her umbrella furled in her hand.
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All the flags remained furled after the event ended.
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The boat waited at the dock with its sails furled.
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His umbrella stayed furled because it never rained that day.
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