Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spreadeagled
adjective
/ˈsprɛdˌiɡld/
Definition
Spread out with arms and legs extended in a wide position.
Examples
- He lay spreadeagled on the grass, soaking up the sun.
- The athlete was spreadeagled in the air just before landing.
- She found him spreadeagled on the couch, completely relaxed.
Meaning
The term describes a position where a person’s arms and legs are fully spread out, resembling an eagle with its wings extended.
Synonyms
- Flung out
- Extended
- Spread out
