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furled

/fɜːrld/ /fɝld/

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

Examples :

"The sailor furled the sail after the race, tying it neatly to the mast. "
nautical sailing

Related Words

Illustration lower

lower adjective

/ˈləʊə/ /ˈloʊɚ/ /ˈlaʊ.ə/ /ˈlaʊ.ɚ/

Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty.

"a low wall a low shelf"

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration tying

tying verb

/ˈtaɪ.ɪŋ/

To twist (a string, rope, or the like) around itself securely.

"Tie the rope to this tree."

Illustration roll

roll noun

/ɹəʊl/ /ɹoʊl/

The act or result of rolling, or state of being rolled.

"Look at the roll of the waves."

Illustration after

after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

Illustration flag

flag noun

/flæɡ/

A piece of cloth, often decorated with an emblem, used as a visual signal or symbol.

"The school's flag, a bright blue banner with a gold lion, flew proudly above the building. "

Illustration sailor

sailor noun

/ˈseɪlə/ /ˈseɪlɚ/

A person in the business of navigating ships or other vessels

"The experienced sailor steered the small boat safely across the lake. "

Illustration race

race noun

/ɹeɪs/

A contest between people, animals, vehicles, etc. where the goal is to be the first to reach some objective. Example: Several horses run in a horse race, and the first one to reach the finishing post wins

"The race around the park was won by Johnny, who ran faster than the others."

Illustration neatly

neatly adverb

/ˈniːtli/

In a neat manner.

"The student neatly organized her notes before the exam. "

Illustration secure

secure verb

/səˈkjɔː(ɹ)/ /səˈkjɔɹ/

To make safe; to relieve from apprehensions of, or exposure to, danger; to guard; to protect.

"The school installed new security cameras to secure the building and protect students. "

Illustration sail

sail noun

/seɪl/

A piece of fabric attached to a boat and arranged such that it causes the wind to drive the boat along. The sail may be attached to the boat via a combination of mast, spars and ropes.

"The sailboat's large sail filled with wind, propelling it quickly across the lake. "

Illustration such

such noun

/sʌt͡ʃ/

Something being indicated that is similar to something else.

"My sister's new job offers a similar salary; it's a good such for someone with her experience. "