Pronunciation: /sprɛd ˈiːɡəl/
noun a position in which a person lies face down with arms and legs stretched out
A1 I saw a spread eagle in the sky while hiking.
A2 The spread eagle soared gracefully above the treetops.
B1 The spread eagle's wingspan was impressive as it glided through the air.
B2 The spread eagle perched on a branch, scanning the ground for prey.
C1 The spread eagle's sharp eyesight allowed it to spot a fish in the river below.
C2 The photographer captured a stunning shot of the spread eagle in flight.
verb to stretch out one's body with arms and legs extended in opposite directions
A1 The bird spread eagle its wings and flew away.
A2 She spread eagle on the beach to catch some sun.
B1 The gymnast spread eagle on the balance beam with grace.
B2 The dancer spread eagle on the stage, showcasing her flexibility.
C1 He spread eagle on the bed, completely relaxed.
C2 The yoga instructor demonstrated how to spread eagle in a challenging pose.
formal The suspect was found lying on the ground in a spread eagle position.
informal He was so drunk at the party, he ended up passed out spread eagle on the couch.
slang I heard he got caught trying to sneak into the concert by doing a spread eagle move over the fence.
figurative The new policy caused a spread eagle effect on the company's profits, spreading them thin across different departments.
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