Furlong (noun)

1. A unit of distance equal to 220 yards or 201 meters.
2. A measure of length used in horse racing and land surveying.

Origin:

The word furlong originated from the old english words "furh" (furrow) and "lang" (long), meaning "long furrow".

Examples:

1. A furlong is used to measure the length of a racecourse in horse racing.
2. The furlong is an ancient unit of distance, dating back to medieval times.
3. The race was won by a horse that ran the final furlong in just over 10 seconds.
4. He was able to survey the property by breaking it down into furlongs.
5. The land was sold by the furlong, with the price per furlong increasing with proximity to the city.