splay

[spleɪ]

splay Definition

• 1. spread out and apart
• 2. turn the toes outward

Using splay: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "splay" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The branches splayed out in all directions.

• Example

  He splayed his fingers on the table.

• Example

  She splayed her feet to maintain balance.

• Example

  The bird splayed its wings and took off.

splay Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for splay

• spread
• expand
• stretch
• fan out

Antonyms for splay

• converge
• narrow
• close

Phrases with splay

• splayed legs

  a posture where the legs are spread wide apart

  Example

  The gymnast performed a split with splayed legs.

• splayed toes

  a condition where the toes are turned outward

  Example

  The doctor diagnosed her with splayed toes and recommended corrective shoes.

• splayed window

  a window that is wider at the bottom than at the top

  Example

  The old house had splayed windows that let in a lot of light.

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Summary: splay in Brief

'Splay' [spleɪ] means to spread out and apart, or turn the toes outward. It can refer to physical objects like branches or body parts like fingers and feet. Examples include 'The branches splayed out in all directions,' and 'She splayed her feet to maintain balance.' 'Splay' also has specific phrases like 'splayed legs' and 'splayed toes,' which denote postures or conditions.