splay

US /spleɪ/
UK /spleɪ/
"splay" picture
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spread out wide apart

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The cat's paws splayed out as it landed.
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His fingers splayed across the keyboard.
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spreadfanstretchextenddiverge
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construct with a splay

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The architect decided to splay the window opening to allow more light.
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The walls were splayed outwards at the base.
1.

a splayed part or thing

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The old chair had a wide splay at its legs.
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The arch had a distinct splay at its base.
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spreadflaresplay-foot
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spread out or apart

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His legs were splay as he sat on the floor.
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The tree's branches were splay and wide.
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spread outflareddivergent