spread-eagled

[US]/[ˈspreðˌiːɡld]/
[UK]/[ˈspreðˌiːɡld]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Stretched out with arms and legs extended.; Lying on one's back with arms and legs extended.
adv.With arms and legs extended.

Phrases & Collocations

spread-eagled arms

lie spread-eagled

spread-eagled on floor

standing spread-eagled

spread-eagled position

spread-eagled legs

spread-eagled out

found spread-eagled

quite spread-eagled

spread-eagled figure

Example Sentences

he lay on the bed, spread-eagled and snoring loudly.

the child collapsed on the floor, spread-eagled after a long chase.

the yoga instructor demonstrated a pose, encouraging students to try a spread-eagled position.

the dancer fell, landing spread-eagled on the stage.

he found himself spread-eagled across the desk after tripping over the rug.

the statue depicted a warrior in a dynamic, spread-eagled pose.

she woke up spread-eagled on the living room floor, confused and disoriented.

the gymnast landed spread-eagled on the mat, narrowly avoiding injury.

he was found spread-eagled on the ground, a victim of the unexpected fall.

the artist captured the figure in a vulnerable, spread-eagled position.

the child was sleeping soundly, spread-eagled on the sofa.

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