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un·furl
(ŭn-fûrl′)tr. & intr.v. un·furled, un·furl·ing, un·furls
To spread or open (something) out or become spread or opened out.
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unfurl
(ʌnˈfɜːl)vb
to unroll, unfold, or spread out or be unrolled, unfolded, or spread out from a furled state
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un•furl
(ʌnˈfɜrl)v.t.
1. to spread or shake out from a furled state, as a sail or a flag; unfold.
v.i. 2. to become unfurled.
[1635–45]
un•furl′a•ble, adj.
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unfurl
Past participle: unfurled
Gerund: unfurling
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Verb | 1. | unfurl - unroll, unfold, or spread out or be unrolled, unfolded, or spread out from a furled state; "unfurl a banner" change surface - undergo or cause to undergo a change in the surface |
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unfurl
verb
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Translations
folde utrulle ut
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unfurl
[ˌʌnˈfɜːrl] vt [+ sails, flag] → déployer
vi
[leaves] → se dérouler
(= develop) [events, scenes, story] → se dérouler
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