Furlong

Word FURLONG
Character 7
Hyphenation fur long
Pronunciations /ˈfɜː(ɹ)lɒŋ/

Definitions and meanings of "Furlong"

What do we mean by furlong?

A unit for measuring distance, equal to 1/8 mile (201 meters). noun

A measure of length equal to the eighth part of a mile, 40 rods, poles, or perches, 220 yards, or 201.17 meters. noun

A measure of length; the eighth part of a mile; forty rods; two hundred and twenty yards. noun

A unit of length equal to 220 yards or exactly 201.168 meters, now only used in measuring distances in horse-racing. noun

A unit of length equal to 220 yards noun

A unit of length equal to 220 yards, 1/8 mile, or 201.168 meters, now only used in measuring distances in horse racing.

About 660 feet Urban Dictionary

1. nickname for "farhan" 2. coincidentally synonymous for "ballin'" Urban Dictionary

A length in horse racing... no idea how long it is... but there isnt many... Urban Dictionary

Distance. 201.16800 meters. Used mainly in horse racing. Urban Dictionary

Despite the implied furriness and length, even a cursory inspection will reveal that "Furlong" is neither Furry or Long. He is bald and short. Like Danny DeVito. But ugly. Like Danny DeVito. "Hey, Danny, your penis is small." Urban Dictionary

A name of a man who is a sweaty roach, who rarely leaves their basement. These people have minimal skills at life and no particularly life goals Urban Dictionary

The act of poking someone on Facebook to get them to add you. Urban Dictionary

An amazing actor who got his first role as John Connor in Terminator 2:Judgment Day.He is most known for his roles in Terminator 2 as John Connor and Daniel Vinyard in American History X. Edward Furlong was born on August 2nd 1977 to Eleanor Tafoya Torres. He is of Mexican and Russian descent. He never met his father but his mother told him he was a Russian decent. He is a vegetarian(notice the above definition) and he also supports Peta.In 2004, he was arrested for trying to remove lobsters from a grocery store in Kentucky where he was filming the independent film Jimmy and Judy. Edward had no intention of acting until he was approached by Mali Finn. He has a wife named Rachael Bella(Married April 19,2006) and had a son named Ethan Page Furlong(Born September 21,2006). He also was involved with Jacqueline Domac, Natasha Lyonne,Jolene Blalock,and Paris Hilton.Edward had a problem with drugs and drinking before his son was born. He decided to clean up for his wife and newborn son. After being in and out of rehab, Furlong said, "The first year of quitting (drugs) is the hardest thing I've ever had to do, physically and mentally." What he did other than acting- He released an album called Hold on Tight which was very popular in Japan. After the album was released Furlong said that it was a "bad mistake" then he decided to model for Calvin Klein. Filmography- (as listed) -Terminator 2: Judgment Day. - Pet Semetary Two. - American Heart. - A Home Of Our Own. - Brainscan. - Little Odessa. - The Grass Harp. - T2 3-D Battle Across Time. - Before and After. - Pecker. - American History X. - Detroit Rock City. - Animal Factory. - Cavalieri che fecero l'impresa, I. - 3 Blind Mice. - Venice Underground. - Intermedio. - Nice Guys. - The Crow: Wicked Prayer. - Cruel World. - Jimmy & Judy. - The Visitation. - Canes. - Warriors of Terra. - Living and Dying. - Dark Reel. also starred in two episodes of CSI: NY, "Raising Shane." and "Hung out to Dry." Some movies coming out in 2008/2009. - Stoic. - Kingshighway. - Night of the Demons. - Forever. Urban Dictionary

A passionate lobster rights activist. Urban Dictionary

Furlong the forteenth is the ruler of all that is was and will be. With the exception of the "holy shig" Urban Dictionary

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The word "furlong" in example sentences

The length of the acre, forty rods, has given rise to one of the familiar units of length, the furlong, that is, a "furrow-long," or the length of a furrow. ❋ Edward Potts Cheyney (1904)

It may be that the position of her uncle's house (which was her home) at the corner of West Street nearest the barracks, the daily passing of the troops, the constant blowing of trumpet-calls a furlong from her windows, coupled with the fact that she knew nothing of the inner realities of military life, and hence idealized it, had also helped her mind's original bias for thinking men-at-arms the only ones worthy of a woman's heart. ❋ Thomas Hardy (1884)

Most importantly, in the very near future, you'll be watching races from Del Mar and Turfway Park and throwing around words like "furlong" and betting trifectas and superfectas. ❋ Unknown (2008)

a pound than to make the kingdom larger by calling a furlong a mile. ❋ Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay (1829)

There is a 6 furlong sprint on the undercard that the first quarter will be blazed in less than 22 seconds. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Dance And Dance, the runner-up in the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot in June, looked to have something left to give inside the final furlong of the $1m £636,000 contest but had no chance to prove it as Turallure came with a trouble-free run down the middle of the track to beat Courageous Cat, the hot favourite, in the final strides. ❋ Unknown (2011)

It had been widely expected that the BHA would find an immediate way to placate the riders, perhaps by removing the limit of five hits in the final furlong or by scaling down the penalties imposed for a breach. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Is Miracle Day finally coming into its own as it approaches its final furlong? ❋ Unknown (2011)

Breaking well out of the gate, Giant Ryan took the lead in the 6 furlong G1 Vosbugh Invitational at Belmont Park, last Saturday, held off a challenge by Force Freeze and won by half a length while dealing with a sloppy track. ❋ Liz O'Connell (2011)

Evening Jewel was in command with a furlong to go but couldn't keep her head in front after Blind Luck pulled even yards from the finish. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The Larry Jones-trained son of A.P. Indy had a spectacular five-furlong workout (58.40) over the Pimlico track on Tuesday and appears to have come out of the Derby in good shape. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This stipulates that a jockey will be suspended if he uses his whip more than seven times in a race – or more than five times in the final furlong. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Super Saver had a quiet Tuesday morning at Churchill Downs, walking around the barn after turning in a strong three-furlong workout Monday in 36.60 seconds. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Rheingold was narrowly beaten in the Derby by Roberto, given an especially forceful ride by Lester Piggott, while Hawaiian Sound might have held off Shirley Heights in 1978 if he had not drifted away from the rail in the final furlong. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Out back, horses might be working out in their pool, or on a nine-furlong track. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Should the other jockeys let Saez open a lead into the far turn, Friesan Fire could be tough to run down in the final furlong. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The guy [walked] [the a] furlong each [fortnight]. ❋ Bill Anderson (2003)

e.g. 1 "yo, [where'd] [you get that] gum" 2 "furlong gave it to me" 1 "oh, what a [baller]" ❋ Datroy (2007)

there [jsut] [coming up] to the [final] furlong... ❋ TheRook (2003)

"...And as they [approach] the [final] [furlong]..." ❋ Pp90 (2004)

"[Who you] calling [Danny]?" ❋ The LoveHater (2004)

“[You are] [pathetic], you being such a [furlong]” ❋ Roach988 (2019)

Person-1: Poke ...wait Person 2 : [Pokes] back Person 1 :Adds Person 2 : Accepts Friend 1- Hey man, did you give her [The Furlong Poke]? Friend 2- Yeah dude I [Furbie] poked the shit out of her Verb-To give them the Furbie ❋ BrumBrum (2012)

[Did you] [see] Edward Furlong in [Terminator 2]? ❋ Eddie Furlong Fan (2009)

Guy #1: Can you [belive] Edward Furlong? Guy #2: I know, first he dates [Paris Hilton] then he 'saves' [lobsters]. ❋ Kett (2006)

"I, Furlong XIV. [proclaim] you and all of your [belongings] to be my own." Hint: When speaking to Furlong XIV you must remember to [say AMEN] after everything said to him. ❋ Bolarg (2003)

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