FURL

furl. Furl, v.t. to draw up, wrap up, fold, contract, bind

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Furl (fûrl), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Furled (fûrl); p. pr. & vb. n. Furling.] [[Contr. fr. furdle, fr. fardel bundle: cf. F. ferler to furl, OF. fardeler to pack. See Furdle, Fardel, and cf. Farl.]] To draw up or gather into close compass; to wrap or roll, as a sail, close to the yard, stay, or mast, or, as a flag, close to or around its staff, securing it there by a gasket or line. Totten.