1. spreading out or opening from a rolled or folded state
Usage: present participle of unfurl

1. the act or process of spreading out or opening from a rolled or folded state
Usage: gerund form

Examples

• The flag was unfurling in the morning breeze.
• She watched the unfurling of the new leaves in spring.
• The sailor began unfurling the sails as they prepared to depart.
• The unfurling of the banner revealed the school’s motto.
• Protesters were unfurling signs along the parade route.
• The gradual unfurling of the fern fronds fascinated the botanist.