Furls

/fɜrlz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of furl; rolls or folds something tightly.

Etymology

Standard conjugation of the verb 'furl' from Old French 'fuirler.' The 's' ending marks third person singular present tense in English.

Kelly Says

Every time a sailor 'furls' a sail, they're performing an action that's been done exactly the same way for centuries—one of the few jobs where technique hasn't really changed!

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