0 past simple and past participle of furl
1 to fold and roll something such as a flag, sail, or umbrella into a tight tube shape
Even colours were a matter of thoughtful calculation : on one occasion the defeated were allowed to march out with one colour flying and the other furled.
That such an appalling tragedy in such circumstances could occur was greeted first with total disbelief and then with furled anger in my constituency.
The fact is that direct rule goes on in an umbrella relationship, and an umbrella can be wholly or partially erect or wholly or partially furled.
It is at early stage convex and furled on the slightly churlish edge, and depressed in the centre and later flat, funnel-shaped depressed.
Flags and ensigns are hauled down or furled, and ships' colors are struck to signal a surrender.
A roll mainsail is furled by being rolled within (or around) the mast or boom.
A rigger worked the running rigging and furled and released sails.
Two regimental flags lie furled, the battle being over.
