Unfurling: meaning, definitions and examples

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unfurling

 

[ สŒnหˆfษœr.lษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desdobramento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅˆเคฒเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Entfaltung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meluruskan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะณะพั€ั‚ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozwiniฤ™cie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฑ•้–‹ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉploiement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ despliegue

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yayฤฑlma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽผ์น˜๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆุณูŠุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozvinutรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozvinutie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฑ•ๅผ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razvijanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบtbreiรฐsla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒจแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yayฤฑlma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,336 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.