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furlong

[C] Countable
pl: furlongs

This term carries a strong association with horse racing and traditional English land measurement. It feels archaic and specialized, rarely appearing in modern conversation outside of the equestrian world or historical contexts.

Countable when measuring specific distances on a race track, such as three furlongs.

Meanings

Noun
[something]

A unit of distance equal to 220 yards or one eighth of a mile.

"The horse won the race by a full furlong."

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