furlong
word
Definition
A furlong is a unit of length in the imperial system, equal to 220 yards or about 201 meters. It is mostly used in horse racing and is now very rare in everyday English.
Usage & Nuances
"Furlong" is archaic in daily life and almost always appears in the context of horse racing or historical references. Don't use it for modern measurements; convert to meters or yards for clarity. Not used in scientific or metric contexts.
Spanish: furlong (unidad de longitud inglesa, 201 metros) - estadio (unidad histórica)Portuguese (BR): furlong (unidade de medida inglesa) - estádio (medida antiga)Portuguese (PT): furlong (unidade de comprimento inglesa) - estádio (medida antiga)Chinese (Simplified): 化朗（英制长度单位，约201米）Chinese (Traditional): 化朗（英制長度單位，約201米）Hindi: फर्लांग (ब्रिटिश लंबाई की इकाई, लगभग 201 मीटर)Arabic: فرلونغ (وحدة قياس طول بريطانية، حوالي 201 متر)
Example Sentences
A furlong is about 201 meters long.
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The horse race is six furlongs long.
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He walked one furlong to the store.
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You rarely hear anyone mention a furlong these days.
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The old sign says the village is two furlongs away.
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Back then, farmers measured their fields in furlongs.
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