Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spraddle
verb
/ˈsprædəl/
Definition
To spread out the legs or limbs wide apart.
Examples
- She had to spraddle her legs to maintain balance on the uneven ground.
- The puppy spraddled across the room, its little legs moving in all directions.
- He spraddled his arms during the fall to try to break it.
Meaning
The act of extending or splaying one’s limbs, typically in a clumsy or awkward manner.
Synonyms
- Spread
- Stagger
- Straddle
