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Furlongs

Definition:

A furlong is a unit of distance commonly used in horse racing and measuring land length. It is equivalent to one-eighth of a mile, making it equal to 220 yards or 660 feet. Furlongs are mostly used in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Usage:

As a noun:

• A furlong is a standard unit of measurement in horse racing.
• The farm spans several furlongs of land.

As a verb:

• We need to furlong the horses to the starting line for the race.
• She furlongs the measuring tape to determine the size of the field.

Examples:

Noun Examples:

1. The horse sprinted to victory, finishing the race in a record time of five furlongs.
2. The farmer's property stretches for ten furlongs.

Verb Examples:

1. The jockey skillfully furlonged the horse through the crowd, securing a leading position.
2. He carefully furlongs the measuring tape around the tree trunk.

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