furlong in a sentence
n.
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Definition
A furlong is a unit of distance equal to one-eighth of a mile, commonly used in horse racing and land measurement.
Sample Sentences
- The horse race stretched over a mile and a half, with each furlong marked by colorful banners.
- In the old days, farmers would measure their fields in furlongs rather than acres.
- She completed the marathon, feeling triumphant as she crossed the last furlong.
- The track was precisely a furlong long, making it perfect for sprinters.
- He jogged around the park, counting the furlongs he had run to keep track of his distance.