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furled

adjective as in rolled

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They were certainly perfectly white long after we left Rio; they have not been either furled or unbent.

The racing boats were anchored in line, with their sails furled; their places having beforehand been determined by lot.

The Viking followed, and likewise anchored at a little distance, and sails were furled.

Scarcely were the sails furled than the storm which had been brewing burst above our heads.

It was blowing a whole-sail breeze, too fresh for the lighter canvas; the royals were furled as soon as close-hauled.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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