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spread-eagle

/ˈspred ˌiː.ɡəl/

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adjective

/ˈspred ˌiː.ɡəl/C2formalsport
  • ruОписывает позу с широко раскинутыми руками и ногами, напоминающую орла с расправленными крыльями.

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.

    ruРаскинувшись

    • 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.
Forms
  • more spread-eagle comparative form
  • most spread-eagle superlative form
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verb

/ˈspred ˌiː.ɡəl/C1formal
  • ruГлагол, означающий растянуться с вытянутыми руками и ногами, подобно орлу с расправленными крыльями, часто используется для описания позы или положения.

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.

    ruРастянуться

    • 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.

    Synonymssplaysprawlspread outstretch out

    Antonymscurlfoldtuck

  2. Stretch overC1informal

    To cover or extend across a wide area.

    ruРаспространяться

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

    Synonymscoveroverspreadspanspread over

  3. Execute a spread eagle on skatesC1formal

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

    ruВыполнить ласточку на коньках

    • 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.

    ruРаскинуться

    • 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.

    Synonymssplaysprawl

  5. Defeat disastrouslyC1informal

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

    ruРазгромить

    • 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.

    Synonymsannihilateclobbercreamcrushdruboverwhelmroutsmashthrashtrounce

Forms
  • spread-eagled past participle
  • spread-eagled past simple
  • spread-eagling present participle
  • spread-eagles third person singular
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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Vocabulary data from the Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset (CC BY 4.0), https://huggingface.co/datasets/Fristail27/vocab-bloom-hub-en

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