unfurl (언**펄**) — to spread out or open something that has been rolled or folded up
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to spread out or open something that has been rolled or folded up
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈfɜːrl/
Korean meaning: 말려있거나 접혀있던 것을 펼치다, 전개하다
Korean pronunciation: 언**펄**
Example Sentences
- The yoga instructor told us to unfurl our mats like we were revealing the secrets of inner peace.
- As the red carpet unfurled, celebrities emerged like flowers blooming in slow motion.
- My cat watched suspiciously as I unfurled the new rug, probably planning where to shed the most fur.
unfurl
VERB//ʌnˈfɜːrl//
to spread out or open something that has been rolled or folded up
to spread out or open something that has been rolled or folded up
Unfurl the ribbon, watch it curl and swirl!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기에 'un-'(반대) + 'furl'(말다, 접다)에서 유래. 'furl'은 프랑스어 'ferler'에서 온 것으로, 원래는 선박의 돛을 말아서 정리하는 항해 용어였습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The yoga instructor told us to unfurl our mats like we were revealing the secrets of inner peace.”
“As the red carpet unfurled, celebrities emerged like flowers blooming in slow motion.”
“My cat watched suspiciously as I unfurled the new rug, probably planning where to shed the most fur.”
“The story began to unfurl through a series of flashbacks.”
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