furlong

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/ˈfɜː(ɹ)lɒŋ/ English

Definitions

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.

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Synonyms

sprint munoz forlong fardel farthingdeal foot fardingdeal farthingland farden linear foot farding furlow farthing loaf fadge farthingsworth farsang

Associated

lengths strides racecourse filly overtaken newmarket gelding ridden maiden sweepstakes outsider ascot

Rhymes

strong tang throng long mong headstrong wrong bong jolly along prolong

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