Pronunciation: /spleɪ/
verb to spread out or apart in a way that creates a wide angle
A1 The cat splayed out on the warm sunlit floor.
A2 She splayed her fingers wide as she reached for the ball.
B1 The branches of the tree splayed out in all directions, providing ample shade.
B2 The dancer splayed her legs in a graceful split during the performance.
C1 The artist splayed the paint across the canvas, creating a beautiful abstract piece.
C2 The explosion caused the building to splay outwards, sending debris flying in all directions.
adjective spread out or apart in a way that creates a wide angle
A1 The splayed branches of the tree provided shade on a hot day.
A2 She arranged the splayed cards in a fan shape on the table.
B1 The splayed legs of the chair made it unstable to sit on.
B2 The artist used splayed brush strokes to create a unique texture in the painting.
C1 The splayed design of the building's architecture was both modern and striking.
C2 The splayed wings of the bird allowed it to soar effortlessly through the sky.
formal The branches of the tree splay outwards, creating a wide canopy.
informal She splayed out on the couch after a long day at work.
slang I accidentally splayed my phone on the pavement and cracked the screen.
figurative His emotions splayed across his face, making it clear how he truly felt.
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