spread-eagle

• يصف وضعية يكون فيها الشخص ممددًا وأطرافه مفتوحة على اتساعها، أو كل ما هو منتشر أو ممتد على نحو واسع، على غرار شكل العقاب بجناحيه المبسوطتين.

Describes a position with arms and legs stretched out wide, resembling an eagle with spread wings.

1. Lying with limbs outstretchedB2formal

   Having the arms and legs stretched out wide and apart, resembling the shape of an eagle with spread wings.

   مبسوط الأطراف

   • The child lay spread-eagle on the grass, looking at the clouds.
   • He fell spread-eagle on the ice after slipping.
   • The gymnast landed spread-eagle on the mat.

• فعل يعني مدّ الذراعين والساقين أو بسطهما تمامًا على هيئة نسر فارد جناحيه، ويُستخدم غالبًا لوصف هيئة الجسم أو وضعه.

A verb meaning to stretch out with arms and legs extended, like an eagle with spread wings, often used to describe a position or posture.

1. Stretch out completelyB2informal

   To extend one's arms and legs outward, lying flat on a surface.

   تمدد

   • He spread-eagled on the grass after the long run.
   • The child spread-eagled on the bed, taking up all the space.
   • She spread-eagled on the floor to relax her muscles.

   المرادفاتsplaysprawlspread outstretch out

   الأضدادcurlfoldtuck

2. Stretch overC1informal

   To cover or extend across a wide area.

   ينتشر

   • The map spread-eagled across the entire table.
   • His influence spread-eagled over several departments.
   • The news spread-eagled across the country within hours.

   المرادفاتcoveroverspreadspanspread over

3. Execute a spread eagle on skatesC1formal

   A figure skating move where the skater glides with arms and legs stretched out.

   أداء حركة البسط على الجليد

   • The skater performed a perfect spread eagle during the routine.
   • She practiced the spread eagle move for hours.
   • The spread eagle is a classic element in figure skating.

4. Stand with arms and legs spread outB2informal

   To stand in a position with limbs extended outward, often for balance or display.

   تمدد بأطراف مفتوحة

   • The guard spread-eagled against the wall for the search.
   • He spread-eagled to keep his balance on the narrow ledge.
   • The performer spread-eagled on stage to dramatic effect.

   المرادفاتsplaysprawl

5. Defeat disastrouslyC1informal

   To defeat someone or something in a complete and overwhelming manner.

   سحق

   • The team spread-eagled their opponents in the final match.
   • The company spread-eagled its competitors with the new product.
   • The army spread-eagled the enemy forces in a decisive battle.

   المرادفاتannihilateclobbercreamcrushdruboverwhelmroutsmashthrashtrounce