unfurl

Meanings

• Verb

  To open out or spread out, especially a rolled-up flag, banner, or sail.

• Verb

  To reveal or disclose something, especially something hidden or secret.

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

furl , roll

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unfurl
whirl , twirl , pearl , curl

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Variants

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unfurl , unfurled , unfurling , unfurls

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to roll up (a scroll)', from Old French desfroler, des- 'undo' + froler 'to roll'. The current meaning developed in the late 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unfurl' is often used in the context of nautical activities, such as sailing and submarine warfare.

2. The largest flag in the world, the Flag of Argentina, takes over an hour to unfurl completely.

3. In the Harry Potter series, the Dementors are said to 'unfurl their wings' when they prepare to attack.

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Related Concepts

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1. Furl: The act of rolling up or folding something, such as a flag or sail. The opposite of unfurl.

2. Unroll: To roll out or spread out something that has been rolled up or coiled up. Similar to unfurl, but can be used with objects other than flags or sails.

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Culture

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In literature, 'unfurl' is often used to describe the act of revealing or disclosing something, such as a secret or a hidden talent. In art, it can refer to the act of spreading out or opening up a painting or sculpture. In music, it can be used metaphorically to describe the opening or introduction of a new theme or section.

How to Memorize "unfurl"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a flag that is rolled up in a tight cylinder. Then, imagine someone pulling on the rope at the top of the flagpole, causing the flag to unfurl and spread out in the wind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unfurl' with the idea of revealing or disclosing something hidden.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym U-N-F-U-R-L to remember the meaning: Unroll, Necessitate, Furl, Unveil, Reveal, Lift

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