splayed

[spleɪd]

splayed Definition

  • 1thrust or spread (things, especially limbs or fingers) out and apart
  • 2sit, lie, or stand with limbs spread out and apart

Using splayed: Examples

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

  • Example

    The cat splayed its paws to get a better grip on the tree trunk.

  • Example

    The dancer splayed her fingers gracefully.

  • Example

    He splayed himself across the couch and turned on the TV.

splayed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for splayed

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Phrases with splayed

  • legs positioned in a way that they are spread apart from each other

    Example

    The gymnast demonstrated her flexibility by doing the splits with splayed legs.

  • feet positioned in a way that they are spread apart from each other

    Example

    The duck waddled along with its splayed feet.

  • toes positioned in a way that they are spread apart from each other

    Example

    The yoga instructor instructed the students to splay their toes for better balance.

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Summary: splayed in Brief

'Splayed' [spleɪd] is a verb that means to thrust or spread things, especially limbs or fingers, out and apart. It can also mean to sit, lie, or stand with limbs spread out and apart. Examples include 'The cat splayed its paws to get a better grip on the tree trunk' and 'He splayed himself across the couch and turned on the TV.' 'Splayed' is often used in phrases like 'splayed legs,' 'splayed feet,' and 'splayed toes,' which refer to body parts positioned in a way that they are spread apart from each other.

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