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splayed Definition and Meaning in English (splayed definition)

adjective
Synonyms:spreadfannedextended
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Splayed definition: Describing something, such as fingers or legs, that is spread out or extended widely and often awkwardly.

Definitions of Splayed

  1. 1adjective

    Describing something, such as fingers or legs, that is spread out or extended widely and often awkwardly.

  2. 2verb

    To spread apart or outward, especially limbs or fingers, in an awkward or ungraceful manner.

Example Sentences

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“Her fingers were splayed across the piano keys as she played a chord.”

casual

“The tree's roots splayed out widely near the surface of the ground.”

casual

“He splayed his legs to maintain balance on the slippery ice.”

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infinitivesplay
third person singularsplays
present participlesplaying
nounsplay

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Splayed definition: Describing something, such as fingers or legs, that is spread out or extended widely and often awkwardly.
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'Splayed' translates to 'splayed' in English. Splayed definition: Describing something, such as fingers or legs, that is spread out or extended widely and often awkwardly.
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