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Meanings of furling in English
Usage of furling in English
1
The next morning most of us were on the yards furling sail.
2
The long ribbon fluttered in the air, furling and unfurling it gracefully descended.
3
The noise of the sailors furling the sails outside becomes louder.
4
He was already putting together his possessions-alreadyfurling his solitary tent.
5
She stood straight as a tree, her skirts furling around her.
6
About two bells in the first dog-watch the first-lieutenant decided upon furling the main-sail.
7
The captain was still exercising the men at furling sails.
8
Anchors were going down, sails furling, and oars drawing in.
9
He was made a waister, and, at furling sails stationed on the main yard.
10
What's the use of furling sails in a dead calm?
11
With this expectation, indeed, he shortened sail, furling top-gallant-sails, and hauling up his courage.
12
They escaped danger by furling all the sails, warned in time by the native pilots.
13
When the invalid seemed too agitated, she would bring him back with long furling phrases.
14
It was quite glorious to-day how we beat the "Samarang" in furling sails.
15
At length she stood into the bay, and, furling her sails, came to an anchor.
16
Through the clear water her naked body appeared two-dimensional, furling and unfurling like a flag.
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Frequent collocations
Furling through the time
Furling across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common