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furlong

/ˈfɜː.lɒŋ/

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noun

/ˈfɜː.lɒŋ/C2formalbritishobsolete
  • ruУстаревшая единица длины, равная 220 ярдам (около 201 метра), исторически использовавшаяся в сельском хозяйстве и конных скачках.

An obsolete unit of length, equal to 220 yards (about 201 meters), historically used in agriculture and horse racing.

  1. Unit of distanceC1formalbritish

    A unit of length equal to 220 yards (about 201 meters), used primarily in horse racing and agriculture.

    ruФарлонг

    • The racehorse ran a distance of ten furlongs.
    • The field was measured in furlongs for the survey.
    • A mile is equivalent to eight furlongs.
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  • furlongs plural form
  • furlongs' possessive plural form
  • furlong's possessive singular form