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furlong

noun

/ˈfɜːrlɔːŋ/

Meaning

a unit of distance equal to 220 yards or about 201 meters

The horse ran a furlong before slowing down.

distance, measure, length

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run a furlong, measure in furlongs

Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes.

A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.

A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a situation of confused movement and turmoil.

The tactical aspects of a game, such as its plot and the way it is played.

The main story of a piece of writing, or the series of events that happen in it.

Polite and courteous behavior.