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furl vs take in

take in vs furl

furl and take in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
furl No No Yes No
take in No No Yes No
As verbs, take in is a hyponym of furl; that is, take in is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than furl:
  • furl: form into a cylinder by rolling
  • take in: fold up
Other hyponyms of furl include douse, reef, bolt, gather in, brail.
furl (verb) take in (verb)
form into a cylinder by rolling make (clothes) smaller
take into one's family
take up mentally
fool or hoax
serve oneself to, or consume regularly
take up as if with a sponge
fold up
express willingness to have in one's home or environs
accept
take in, also metaphorically
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
see or watch
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
call for and obtain payment of
visit for entertainment
provide with shelter
suck or take up or in
Difference between furl and take in

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