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unfurling

/ˈʌnfɜːlɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does unfurling mean?

verb

The act of something, especially a leaf or a flag, unfolding or spreading out from a compact or folded state. The process of something, especially a plant or an idea, developing or expanding.

Example

"The unfurling of the sail revealed the boat's true speed."

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