furling

Meanings

• The act of wrapping or rolling up a sail or a flag.

  - "During a storm, the sailor furled the sail to protect it from the wind and rain."
  - "The American flag was furled in respect during the playing of the national anthem."

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Antonyms

unfurl , unfurling

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with furling
url , swirl , twirl , curl

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Homophones

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1. Furling (en) : The act of wrapping or rolling up a sail or a flag.
   

2. Furling (none) :
   

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Variants

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furl , furled , furling , furls

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Forms

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The verb 'to furling' is used to describe the act of furling a sail or a flag.

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Etymology

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The word 'furling' comes from the Old English word 'furlian', which means 'to roll up'. Over time, the spelling of the word changed to its current form.

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Related Concepts

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1. Reefing: Reefing is the act of shortening a sail by removing sections of the sail called reefs. Reefing is typically done to reduce the sail area and make the sail easier to handle in strong winds or heavy seas.

2. Sail trim: Sail trim refers to the adjustment of the angle and shape of a sail in relation to the wind and the direction of the boat. Sail trim is important for maximizing the efficiency of the sail and the boat, and for reducing drag and wind resistance. Sail trim adjustments can be made manually by the crew, or automatically by sail control systems.

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Culture

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Furling is an important aspect of sailing culture. Sailors must be skilled in the art of furling to navigate their vessels safely and efficiently. Furling is also an important part of maritime history and tradition.

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