📏furlong

noun
/ˈfɜːrlɔːŋ/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

The horse ran a furlong before slowing down.

Synonyms

distance, measure, length

Antonyms

none, null

Collocations

run a furlong, measure in furlongs

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