spread-eagled Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb stretch out completely
spread-eagle.
- They spread-eagled him across the floor
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verb stretch over
spread-eagle.
- His residences spread-eagle the entire county
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verb execute a spread eagle on skates, with arms and legs stretched out
spread-eagle.
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verb stand with arms and legs spread out
spread-eagle.
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verb defeat disastrously
spreadeagle; spread-eagle; rout.
WordNet
Spread"-ea`gled
Definitions
To place in a spread-eagle position, especially as a means of punishment. being in a position with the arms and legs extended fully.
