unroll

Example Sentences

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Now slice the cylinder open and unroll it to get a flat rectangular sheet.

From Slate • Jan. 21, 2026

But their contents remained a mystery to scholars - they were so badly burnt by volcanic debris in that when they attempted to unroll them they fell apart in their hands.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2024

Dr. Seales released his images, and the computer code he used to unroll the scrolls.

From NewsForKids.net • Oct. 25, 2023

The measure will unroll in phases, with the first seven counties — Glenn, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Stanislaus and Tuolumne — set to launch their efforts in October.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2023

He untied his bedroll from the back of the saddle and looked for a sandy sheltered place to unroll his bed.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko