unspool

American  

[uhn-spool] / ʌnˈspul /

verb

1. to unwind from a spool, as of wire, tape, film, etc.

2. to unravel; destroy or be destroyed steadily or gradually.

3. to perform (an action or movement) or be performed in a smooth, swift, graceful way, as if unrolling from a spool.

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Example Sentences

The current offensive, which began Friday night, unspooled quickly as the SDF withdrew its fighters from some areas south of the Euphrates and east of the city of Aleppo.

From The Wall Street Journal

Molly unspooled another film reel, leaving a trail up the aisle.

From Literature

The company’s collapsible pipes can be unspooled, connecting any available water source to a fire zone up to 50 miles away.

From Los Angeles Times

Running slightly over two and a half hours, the film expands as it unspools, introducing new side characters with their own histories.

From Los Angeles Times

Khalil Mack unspooled his elbow wrap and removed his brace as he spoke to reporters Thursday for the first time since sustaining his injury last month.

From Los Angeles Times