splay

• Descreve algo que está aberto ou virado para fora, geralmente usado para membros do corpo ou elementos arquitetônicos.

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.

   Virado para fora de forma desajeitada

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdivergentoutspreadsprawlingspread

   Antônimosalignedparallelstraight

• Substantivo que designa um chanfro externo ou superfície inclinada ao redor de uma porta ou janela, destinado a ampliar visualmente o vão ou deixar passar mais luz; também pode indicar qualquer abertura, espalhamento ou inclinação em forma de leque.

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.

   Chanfro externo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbevelchamferflareslantslope

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de afastar ou abrir algo para os lados, especialmente membros ou partes do corpo, ou para indicar o processo de expandir ou esticar algo.

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.

   Abrir

   • 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.

   Sinônimosextendfan outflareoutspreadspreadspread outstretch out

   Antônimosbunchclosecontractconvergefold

2. Turn outwardB2formal

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

   Virar para fora

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

   Sinônimosevertflarespreadturn out

   Antônimosadductconverge

3. Move out of positionC1formal

   To displace or spread something from its original position.

   Espalhar fora de posição

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdisplaceextendflarespreadspread outwiden