Word Study
unfurl
CIDE DICTIONARY
unfurl, v. t. & i. [1st pref. un- + furl.].
To loose from a furled state; to unfold; to expand; to open or spread; as, to unfurl sails; to unfurl a flag. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
unfurl, v.
1 tr. spread out (a sail, umbrella, etc.).
2 intr. become spread out.
1 tr. spread out (a sail, umbrella, etc.).
2 intr. become spread out.
THESAURUS
unfurl
bare, break the seal, bring to light, develop, disclose, discover, dismask, draw the veil, expose, impart, lay bare, lay open, let daylight in, let out, manifest, open, open up, raise the curtain, reveal, show, show up, strip bare, uncloak, uncoil, uncover, undrape, unfold, unkennel, unmask, unpack, unreel, unroll, unscreen, unsheathe, unshroud, unveil, unwind, unwrapROGET THESAURUS
unfurl
Evolution
VB evolve, unfold, unroll, unwind, uncoil, untwist, unfurl, untwine, unravel, untangle, disentangle, develop.For further exploring for "unfurl" in Webster Dictionary Online