Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
splayed
Adjective
/spleɪd/
Definition
Spread out or opened wide; to have been spread or extended in a position that is not close or compact.
Examples
- The cat sat with its legs splayed out in a relaxed position.
- She splayed her fingers on the table to show everyone the ring.
- The artist used a splayed brush to create a unique texture on the canvas.
Meaning
The term ‘splayed’ refers to something that has been spread out, especially limbs or objects that are positioned away from each other. It can describe a posture where parts are extended outward from a central point.
Synonyms
- Spread
- Dispersed
- Extended
- Flared
