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SPREAD-EAGLE

(adj.sat, verb)
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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Spread-Eagle.

Spread-Eagle - as an adjective satellite

With arms and legs stretched out and apart

Example: "Lay spread-eagle on the floor"

Spread-Eagle - as a verb

Stretch out completely

Example: "They spread-eagled him across the floor"

Stretch over

Example: "His residences spread-eagle the entire county"

Execute a spread eagle on skates, with arms and legs stretched out

Stand with arms and legs spread out

Defeat disastrously

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
routspreadeagle

Example Sentences

"The gymnast spread-eagled herself on the balance beam."
"The bird spread-eagled its wings and took off into the sky."
"He spread-eagled himself on the beach to get a tan."
"The suspect spread-eagled against the wall, waiting to be frisked."
"The child spread-eagled his fingers to show how big the fish was."
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Word Game Points

Is SPREAD-EAGLE a valid Scrabble word?
No, spread-eagle is NOT valid for Scrabble
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Is SPREAD-EAGLE a valid Words With Friends word?
No, spread-eagle is NOT valid for Words With Friends
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SPREAD-EAGLE is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is SPREAD-EAGLE a valid WordFeud word?
No, spread-eagle is NOT valid for WordFeud
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SPREAD-EAGLE is not a valid WordFeud word.

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