spread-eagle

spread-ea·gle

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [spred ee-guh l]
- /sprɛd ˈi gəl/
- /spred ˈiː.ɡl̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spred ee-guh l]
- /sprɛd ˈi gəl/

Definitions of spread-eagle word

adjective spread-eagle having or suggesting the form of a spread eagle. 1
adjective spread-eagle lying prone with arms and legs outstretched. 1
adjective spread-eagle boastful or bombastic, especially in the display of patriotic or nationalistic pride in the U.S. 1
verb with object spread-eagle to stretch out (something) in the manner of a spread eagle. 1
verb without object spread-eagle to assume the position or perform the acrobatic figure of a spread eagle: The skater spread-eagled across the rink. 1
noun spread-eagle a representation of an eagle with outspread wings: used as an emblem of the U.S. 1

See all 8 definitions of spread-eagle

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Origin of spread-eagle

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

First recorded in 1820-30

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Parts of speech for Spread-eagle

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Spread-eagle

spread-eagle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for spread-eagle

verb spread-eagle

drape — to cover or hang with cloth or other fabric, especially in graceful folds; adorn with drapery.
knock around — to strike a sounding blow with the fist, knuckles, or anything hard, especially on a door, window, or the like, as in seeking admittance, calling attention, or giving a signal: to knock on the door before entering.
enswathe — Envelop or wrap in a garment or piece of fabric.
excurse — To journey or pass through.
zigzagged — a line, course, or progression characterized by sharp turns first to one side and then to the other.

All 6 Synonyms of spread-eagle