What is another word for furlong?
Pronunciation: [fˈɜːlɒŋ] (IPA) 
A furlong is a unit of distance measurement that is equivalent to one-eighth of a mile or 220 yards. There are several synonyms for the word furlong that can be used interchangeably to express distance. Some of the most commonly used synonyms for furlong include: stade, cable length, league, mile, kilometer, nautical mile, and chain. Stade and cable length are old-fashioned synonyms that date back to ancient times. A league is a measurement of distance that varies depending on the country. A mile and kilometer are both universally recognizable units of distance, while a nautical mile is used for measuring distances at sea. The term chain is used more commonly in North America to represent 100 feet.
