Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
splay
verb
/spleɪ/
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Definition
To spread out or extend in a wider position.
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Examples
- She had to splay her fingers to catch the falling leaves.
- The artist chose to splay the colors across the canvas for a vibrant effect.
- He noticed how the branches splayed out from the trunk of the tree.
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Meaning
When something is splayed, it means it has been angled or spread apart from a central point, often creating an effect of openness or a fan-like form.
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Synonyms
- spread
- fan
- spread out