splay

• Describe algo que está extendido, abierto o girado hacia afuera, frecuentemente usado para extremidades o elementos arquitectónicos.

Describes something that is spread out or turned outward, often used for limbs or architectural features.

1. Turned outward awkwardlyC1formal

   Spread or turned outward in an ungainly or awkward manner, often describing body parts or objects.

   Separado hacia afuera torpemente

   • The dancer's splay feet made her look clumsy on stage.
   • He sat with his splay legs taking up too much space.
   • The splay branches of the old tree reached out in all directions.

   Sinónimosdivergentoutspreadsprawlingspread

   Antónimosalignedparallelstraight

• Sustantivo que designa la superficie inclinada o biselada que se forma en los lados de una puerta o ventana, generalmente hacia el interior del muro, con el fin de que la abertura parezca mayor o deje pasar más luz.

A noun referring to an outward bevel or sloping surface around a door or window, designed to make the opening appear larger or to allow more light to enter.

1. Outward bevel around an openingC1formal

   An outward slope or bevel on the sides of a door or window frame, designed to make the opening appear larger or to allow more light in.

   Abocinado de un vano

   • The architect designed a wide splay around the window to brighten the room.
   • The old cottage had a charming splay on its front door.
   • They added a splay to the window frame to create a more spacious feel.

   Sinónimosbevelchamferflareslantslope

• Verbo que indica la acción de extender o separar algo hacia los lados, especialmente extremidades o partes del cuerpo, o el proceso de expandirse, ensancharse o desplegarse.

A verb used to indicate the act of spreading something out, especially limbs or parts, or to become spread out or extended.

1. Spread open or apartB2formal

   To spread out or extend outward, especially limbs or parts of the body.

   Extender o separar (extremidades o partes del cuerpo)

   • The cat splayed its paws on the warm pavement.
   • He splayed his fingers across the table.
   • The branches of the tree splayed out in all directions.

   Sinónimosextendfan outflareoutspreadspreadspread outstretch out

   Antónimosbunchclosecontractconvergefold

2. Turn outwardB2formal

   To rotate or angle outward, often referring to feet or legs.

   Separar hacia afuera

   • Her feet splay outward when she walks.
   • The dancer splayed her legs gracefully.
   • The chair's legs splay slightly for stability.

   Sinónimosevertflarespreadturn out

   Antónimosadductconverge

3. Move out of positionC1formal

   To displace or spread something from its original position.

   Desplazar o extender fuera de su posición

   • The impact splayed the wreckage across the road.
   • The books were splayed all over the floor after the shelf broke.
   • The explosion splayed debris in every direction.

   Sinónimosdisplaceextendflarespreadspread outwiden