splay

UK
/spleɪ/
US
/spleɪ/

Translations

splayverb
splayed
Past Simple
splayed
Past Participle
splaying
Gerund
UK
/spleɪ/
US
/spleɪ/
The bird splayed its wings wide open.
Птица распростерла свои крылья широко.
He splayed his fingers to show the size of the fish he caught.
Он раскинул пальцы, чтобы показать размер пойманной рыбы.
She splayed her legs to maintain balance.
Она раздвинула ноги, чтобы сохранить равновесие.
Additional translations
splaynoun
splays
pl
UK
/spleɪ/
US
/spleɪ/
The splay of the peacock's feathers was magnificent.
Раскрытие перьев павлина было великолепным.
The architect designed the window with a splay to allow more light.
Архитектор спроектировал окно с раскосом, чтобы пропускать больше света.
splayadjective
splayer
Comp.
splayest
Super.
The splay branches of the tree provided ample shade.
Распростёртые ветви дерева давали много тени.
The splay roots of the plant were visible above the soil.
Раскидистые корни растения были видны над почвой.

Definitions

splayverb
To spread out, expand, or extend, especially in an awkward or uneven manner.
The cat splayed its paws as it stretched out on the carpet.
To cause to spread or extend outward.
The carpenter splayed the legs of the table to ensure stability.
To bevel, slant, or make oblique, especially the side of a window, door opening, or similar structure.
The mason splayed the window embrasure to admit more light.
splaynoun
A surface or part of a structure that is spread out or flared.
The splay of the building's roof allowed for better water drainage.
A position in which something is spread out or extended.
The splay of the peacock's feathers was a magnificent sight.
splayadjective
Spread out or apart, especially in an awkward or ungainly manner.
The splay branches of the tree created a wide canopy over the garden.
Having toes, feet, or other parts that are turned outward or spread apart.
He had splay feet that made walking awkward.