FURL


Meaning of FURL in English

v. 1 tr. roll up and secure (a sail, umbrella, flag, etc.). 2 intr. become furled. 3 tr. a close (a fan). b fold up (wings). c draw away (a curtain). d relinquish (hopes). furlable adj.

[ F ferler f. OF fer(m) FIRM(1) + lier bind f. L ligare ]

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