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spread eagle

/spred ˈiːɡl/

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phrase

/spred ˈiːɡl/B2informalsport
  • ruПоложение, при котором человек лежит лицом вниз или вверх с широко раскинутыми руками и ногами, напоминающее орла с расправленными крыльями. Также используется как глагол, означающий растянуться в таком положении.

A position where a person lies face down or face up with arms and legs stretched out wide, resembling an eagle with spread wings. Also used as a verb meaning to stretch out in this position.

  1. Lying with limbs outstretchedB2informal

    A position where a person lies face down or face up with arms and legs stretched out wide.

    ruРаскинувшись

    • He fell spread eagle on the ice after slipping.
    • The child lay spread eagle on the grass, looking at the clouds.
    • The police ordered the suspect to lie spread eagle on the ground.
  2. Figure skating moveC1formal

    A skating move where the skater glides with both arms and legs extended outward.

    ruЛасточка

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