A '''furlong''' is a measurement of [[distance]] equal to 660 feet or 201.168 [[meter]]s. This represents 1/8th of a [[mile]].
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A '''furlong''' is a measurement of [[distance]] equal to 660 feet or 201.168 [[meter]]s. This represents 1/8th of a [[mile]]. This unit of measure is most commonly used in horse racing for races under one mile in length.