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What does furl mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word furl? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To lower, roll up and secure (something, such as a sail or flag)
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High overhead, topmen scrambled to furl and unfurl sails and tend to yards and booms and spars and various clews.
The following is a generalized description of one way to set up, furl, and store a mist net.
The sailors on board of a brig must enter the masts daily in order to furl the sails.
According to good seamanship the sailors have to enter the masts daily to furl, unfurl or pack the sails.
Men who have climbed a gyrating mast to furl a sail in a storm or have laboured at the helm in rough seas will never underestimate the power of the sea.
Some operators close the net but do not furl it, because they feel it will be hard to put back up again at a later date.

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