Unfurling: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ธ
unfurling
[ สnหfษr.lษชล ]
opening up
Unfurling refers to the action of spreading out or unfolding something that was previously rolled or folded. This term is often used in the context of flags, sails, or natural phenomena like flowers and leaves unfurling as they grow. The process symbolizes growth, development, and the revealing of something that was once concealed. It can invoke feelings of freedom and expansion, as well as the release of potential energy.
Synonyms
opening, spreading, unfolding.
Examples of usage
- The flag was unfurling majestically in the wind.
- As the sun rose, the petals of the flower began unfurling.
- The sails unfurling allowed the boat to glide smoothly across the water.
Translations
Translations of the word "unfurling" in other languages:
๐ต๐น desdobramento
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเฅเคฒเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Entfaltung
๐ฎ๐ฉ meluruskan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะทะณะพััะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ rozwiniฤcie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฑ้ใใ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉploiement
๐ช๐ธ despliegue
๐น๐ท yayฤฑlma
๐ฐ๐ท ํผ์น๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุณูุน
๐จ๐ฟ rozvinutรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ rozvinutie
๐จ๐ณ ๅฑๅผ
๐ธ๐ฎ razvijanje
๐ฎ๐ธ รบtbreiรฐsla
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแจแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yayฤฑlma
๐ฒ๐ฝ despliegue
Etymology
The word 'unfurl' comes from the Middle English 'unfurlen', which combines the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' with 'furl', derived from the Old English 'furlian', meaning 'to furled' or 'to wrap closely'. This word has its roots in the act of tightly wrapping or rolling something up, which dates back to the times when sails on ships would be tightly secured to prevent damage when not in use. The first documented use of 'unfurl' as a verb appeared in the early 20th century, but the concept has been part of various cultures and languages long before then. Unfurling is often associated with significant moments, such as ceremonies involving flags, where the act symbolizes national pride and identity.