unfurl in German
unfurl in German is aufrollen, entfalten, entrollen — unfurl means to open something out from a rolled-up state, letting it hang or spread freely, as with a flag or a sail.
unfurl in German
aufrollen
To unroll or release something that had been rolled up, typically a sail or a flag.
entfalten
To unroll or release something that had been rolled up, typically a sail or a flag.
entrollen
To unroll or release something that had been rolled up, typically a sail or a flag.
What does "unfurl" mean?
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verb To open something out from a rolled-up state, letting it hang or spread freely, as with a flag or a sail.
"The sailors unfurled the mainsail as the wind picked up."
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verb To gradually unfold, develop or become apparent.
"The plot unfurled gradually over the course of the novel."
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unfurl in a sentence
- The sailors unfurled the mainsail as the wind picked up.
- She unfurled the flag for the ceremony.
- The plot unfurled gradually over the course of the novel.
- Her plan began to unfurl as more details emerged.
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What is "unfurl" in German?
"unfurl" in German is aufrollen, entfalten, entrollen. unfurl means: To open something out from a rolled-up state, letting it hang or spread freely, as with a flag or a sail.
How do you use "unfurl" in a sentence?
Example: "The sailors unfurled the mainsail as the wind picked up." In German, "unfurl" is aufrollen, entfalten, entrollen.
Are there other ways to say "unfurl" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "unfurl": aufrollen, entfalten, entrollen.
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