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spreadeagle
(encz) | spreadeagle, v: |
spread-eagle
(gcide) | spread-eagle \spread"-ea`gle\ (spr[e^]d"[=e]`g'l), a.
Characterized by a pretentious, boastful, exaggerated style;
defiantly or extravagantly bombastic, especially regarding of
the greatness of the U. S.; as, a spread-eagle orator; a
spread-eagle speech. [Colloq. & Humorous] --[MW10]
[1913 Webster +PJC] |
spread-eagle
(gcide) | spread-eagle \spread"-ea`gle\ v. i.
To assume a spread-eagled position; -- it may be done
reclining, for relaxation, or momentarily, as an
exhibitionary maneuver in a sport.
[PJC] |
spreadeagle
(wn) | spreadeagle
v 1: defeat disastrously [syn: spread-eagle, spreadeagle,
rout] |
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spreadeagled
(encz) | spreadeagled, |
spread-eagle
(gcide) | spread-eagle \spread"-ea`gle\ (spr[e^]d"[=e]`g'l), a.
Characterized by a pretentious, boastful, exaggerated style;
defiantly or extravagantly bombastic, especially regarding of
the greatness of the U. S.; as, a spread-eagle orator; a
spread-eagle speech. [Colloq. & Humorous] --[MW10]
[1913 Webster +PJC]spread-eagle \spread"-ea`gle\ v. i.
To assume a spread-eagled position; -- it may be done
reclining, for relaxation, or momentarily, as an
exhibitionary maneuver in a sport.
[PJC] |
spread-eagled
(gcide) | spread-eagled \spread"-ea`gled\ a.
Being in a position with the arms and legs extended fully.
[PJC] |
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