"Furlongs" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Furlongs" Meaning

A unit of distance or length, especially in horse racing. It is equal to 1/8 of a mile or 220 yards (201.17 meters).

"Furlongs" Examples

Usage Examples for "Furlongs"

The horse galloped around the track for several furlongs, leaving its opponents in the dust.
According to the old-fashioned measurement system, a mile is equal to 8 furlongs.
The estate owner claimed that the property measured 12 furlongs from the front gate to the back door.
The jockey navigated the horse through the winding track, careful not to lose momentum over the 4 furlongs to the finish line.
The ancient Olympics used furlongs to measure the distance of their chariot races, with the longest races reaching up to 24 furlongs or more.