Definitions for unfurl

unfurl un·furl

Spelling: [uhn-furl]
IPA: /ʌnˈfɜrl/

Unfurl is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 39 anagrams from letters in unfurl (flnruu).

Definitions for unfurl

verb (used with object)

  1. to spread or shake out from a furled state, as a sail or a flag; unfold.

verb (used without object)

  1. to become unfurled.

Origin of unfurl

First recorded in 1635-45; un-2 + furl

Examples for unfurl

It revels in the sunshine, and not until the morning is well advanced does it begin to unfurl its tightly rolled petals.

Softly the folded flower petals of the heart began to unfurl.

An impromptu plan arose: gather for coffee and brunch at Jeans-Jacques, then unfurl the banner.

unfurl the banner of the Prophet in front of the gate of the Seraglio.

How we love that word—cue the trumpets, unfurl the banners, cast a golden light upon the White House.

We are going to unfurl the banner of peace and bury the hatchet.

As the Boston tragedy continues to unfurl, things will likely continue to get worse before finally taking a turn for the better.

He was urged to unfurl the standard of the Prophet, and to appeal to the religious fervour and fanaticism of the army.

It must require considerable force in the flower to unfurl them.

These sails are frequently made to furl and unfurl like a fan.

Word Value for unfurl
Scrable

9

Words with friends

13

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