(transitive) To lower, roll up and secure (something, such as a sail or flag)

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of furl

simple past tense and past participle of furl

present participle of furl

The act by which something is furled.

plural of furling

(nautical) A drum out of which a sail is furled

plural of furling drum

(UK) A unit of length equal to 220 yards, ¹⁄₈ mile, or 201.168 meters, now mainly used in measuring distances in horse racing and farmland.

(US) especially one granted to a member of the armed forces, or to a prisoner. / (Britain) especially one granted to a missionary. / The documents authorizing such leave.