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Furlong

Definition:

A furlong is a unit of length in both the imperial and U.S. customary systems of measurement, equal to 220 yards or 1/8th of a mile.

Senses:

Noun - Measurement:

In the context of measurement, a furlong is used to express distances, especially in horse racing or historical land surveys.

Example Sentence: The racetrack is one furlong long.

Noun - Tradition:

A furlong can refer to a traditional unit of distance, representing a successful measurement technique employed by ancient civilizations.

Example Sentence: The Great Wall of China stretches thousands of furlongs.

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