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.
Crossword clues for furlong
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "furlong".
- Distance measure of 220 yards.
- Unit for measuring horse racing tracks.
- One-eighth of a mile in length.
- Commonly used distance in agriculture.
- Traditional unit in equestrian sports.
Furlong sentence examples
- 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.