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What does furl mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word furl? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To lower, roll up and secure (something, such as a sail or flag)
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Raising a new sail will automatically furl the sail that is already raised.
The luff extrusion is asymmetrically shaped in order to help overcome initial resistance when starting to furl.
Tying a rope to the wheel and to a pole to keep the vessel on course, Jake swung himself onto the boom and beginning to furl the sails himself.
Some operators close the net but do not furl it, because they feel it will be hard to put back up again at a later date.
The following is a generalized description of one way to set up, furl, and store a mist net.
It is important then to furl the sail tightly, as this both preserves the sail and gives it a better shape.

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