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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

furling

/fɜːrlɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does furling mean?

noun

The act of rolling up or folding something, especially a sail. A furling system is used to roll up a sail on a yacht or boat.

Example

"The sailors used the furling system to quickly roll up the sail and prepare for the storm."

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