"Furl" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Furl" Meaning

Furl is a verb that means to wrap or roll up something, typically a document, flag, or edge of something, to secure it, hide it, or prevent it from being blown away. It can also mean to reduce or decrease something, such as one's enthusiasm or plans.

"Furl" Examples

Furl

Furl is a verb that means to fold or bend back (a leaf or a wing) so as to curl it up or to draw in (a military ensign) so as to render it inconspicuous.

Here are 5 usage examples:

The wind made the leaves of the tree furl and unfurl.
The plane's tail furls up when it is in flight.
The pilot had to furl the flag to prevent it from giving away their location.
The baseball player furls up his arm to protect it from the impact of the ball.
The butterfly's wings furls up tightly when it is at rest, only to unfurl when it takes flight.