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furl.

To lower, roll up and secure (something, such as a sail or flag)

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/fɜːl/UK/fɝl/General-American
  1. To lower, roll up and secure (something, such as a sail or flag)

    transitive
Where this word comes from

Perhaps from Old French ferlier, modern French ferler.

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