01 v. t. To open the folds of; to expand; to spread out; as, to unfold a tablecloth.
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To open the folds of; to expand; to spread out; as, to unfold a tablecloth.“Unfold thy forehead gathered into frowns.” — Herbert.
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To open, as anything covered or close; to lay open to view or contemplation; to bring out in all the details, or by successive development; to display; to disclose; to reveal; to elucidate; to explain; as, to unfold one's designs; to unfold the principles of a science.“Unfold the passion of my love.” — Shak.
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To release from a fold or pen; as, to unfold sheep.