spread eagle

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noun

a representation of an eagle with outspread wings: used as an emblem of the U.S.

an acrobatic figure in skating performed by making a glide with the skates touching heel-to-heel in a straight line and with the arms outstretched.

an acrobatic stunt in ski jumping executed with the legs and arms widely outstretched to the sides.

Origin of spread eagle

First recorded in 1560–70

Words nearby spread eagle

spray skirt, spray tank, spread, spreadable, spread betting, spread eagle, spread-eagleism, spreader, spreader beam, spreader-ditcher, spreading center

Definition for spread eagle (2 of 2)

spread-eagle

[ spred-ee-guhl ]

/ ˈsprɛdˌi gəl /

adjective

having or suggesting the form of a spread eagle.

lying prone with arms and legs outstretched.

boastful or bombastic, especially in the display of patriotic or nationalistic pride in the U.S.

verb (used with object), spread-ea·gled, spread-ea·gling.

to stretch out (something) in the manner of a spread eagle.

verb (used without object), spread-ea·gled, spread-ea·gling.

to assume the position or perform the acrobatic figure of a spread eagle: The skater spread-eagled across the rink.

Origin of spread-eagle

First recorded in 1820–30

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Example sentences from the Web for spread eagle

Two or three of them, in fact, to spread-eagle whatever it is.
Skylark Three|Edward Elmer Smith
Six officers of the Royal Flying Corps are here, double-breasted tunics and two spread-eagle wings on left breast.
Diary of a Nursing Sister on the Western Front, 1914-1915|Anonymous
It has been on active service now since the year 1800, and I really think it's time our spread-eagle friends gave us a change.
The Message|Alec John Dawson
"The suit is brought in the name of justice and humanity," shouted Fitz, eloquently, and with a spread-eagle gesture.
Make or Break|Oliver Optic

I landed sort of spread-eagle flat and seemed to hang there before I slid down the wall to the floor with a meaty-sounding Whump!
Highways in Hiding|George Oliver Smith

British Dictionary definitions for spread eagle (1 of 2)

spread eagle

noun

the representation of an eagle with outstretched wings, used as an emblem of the US

an acrobatic skating figure

British Dictionary definitions for spread eagle (2 of 2)

spread-eagle

adjective Also: spread-eagled

lying or standing with arms and legs outstretched

verb

to assume or cause to assume the shape of a spread eagle

(intr) skating to execute a spread eagle

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	spread eagle
释义	spread eagle SEE SYNONYMS FOR spread eagle ON THESAURUS.COM noun a representation of an eagle with outspread wings: used as an emblem of the U.S. an acrobatic figure in skating performed by making a glide with the skates touching heel-to-heel in a straight line and with the arms outstretched. an acrobatic stunt in ski jumping executed with the legs and arms widely outstretched to the sides. Origin of spread eagle First recorded in 1560–70 Words nearby spread eagle spray skirt, spray tank, spread, spreadable, spread betting, spread eagle, spread-eagleism, spreader, spreader beam, spreader-ditcher, spreading center Definition for spread eagle (2 of 2) spread-eagle [ spred-ee-guhl ] / ˈsprɛdˌi gəl / adjective having or suggesting the form of a spread eagle. lying prone with arms and legs outstretched. boastful or bombastic, especially in the display of patriotic or nationalistic pride in the U.S. verb (used with object), spread-ea·gled, spread-ea·gling. to stretch out (something) in the manner of a spread eagle. verb (used without object), spread-ea·gled, spread-ea·gling. to assume the position or perform the acrobatic figure of a spread eagle: The skater spread-eagled across the rink. Origin of spread-eagle First recorded in 1820–30 Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for spread eagle Two or three of them, in fact, to spread-eagle whatever it is. Skylark Three\|Edward Elmer Smith Six officers of the Royal Flying Corps are here, double-breasted tunics and two spread-eagle wings on left breast. Diary of a Nursing Sister on the Western Front, 1914-1915\|Anonymous It has been on active service now since the year 1800, and I really think it's time our spread-eagle friends gave us a change. The Message\|Alec John Dawson "The suit is brought in the name of justice and humanity," shouted Fitz, eloquently, and with a spread-eagle gesture. Make or Break\|Oliver Optic I landed sort of spread-eagle flat and seemed to hang there before I slid down the wall to the floor with a meaty-sounding Whump! Highways in Hiding\|George Oliver Smith British Dictionary definitions for spread eagle (1 of 2) spread eagle noun the representation of an eagle with outstretched wings, used as an emblem of the US an acrobatic skating figure British Dictionary definitions for spread eagle (2 of 2) spread-eagle adjective Also: spread-eagled lying or standing with arms and legs outstretched verb to assume or cause to assume the shape of a spread eagle (intr) skating to execute a spread eagle Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to spread eagle traipse, zigzag, digress, roam, straggle, meander, amble, saunter, stroll, sprawl, don, swathe, hang, dangle, cover, cloak, fold, enclose, envelop, wrap
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spread eagle

noun

Origin of spread eagle

Words nearby spread eagle

Definition for spread eagle (2 of 2)

adjective

verb (used with object), spread-ea·gled, spread-ea·gling.

verb (used without object), spread-ea·gled, spread-ea·gling.

Origin of spread-eagle

Example sentences from the Web for spread eagle

British Dictionary definitions for spread eagle (1 of 2)

noun

British Dictionary definitions for spread eagle (2 of 2)

adjective Also: spread-eagled

verb

Words related to spread eagle