splayed

UK
/spleɪd/
US
/spleɪd/

Translations

splayedpast participle
UK
/spleɪd/
US
/spleɪd/
Used adjectivally as the past participle of the verb ‘splay’; takes normal adjective comparison forms.
The splayed branches of the tree created a natural canopy.
Расспластанные ветви дерева создавали естественный навес.
The splayed fingers of the sculpture gave it a dynamic look.
Раскинутые пальцы скульптуры придавали ей динамичный вид.
splayverb

splayed

Past Simple

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
splaypast participle

splayed

Used attributively or predicatively of things that have been spread or flared outward (e.g., "splayed fingers").

Definitions

splayedpast participle
Spread or turned outward and apart; flared or extended widely.
He sat with his legs splayed across the floor.
Widening or sloping outward from a narrower inner part, especially of architectural elements.
The castle’s windows have splayed embrasures that let in more light.
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.
splaypast participle
Spread or flared outward; turned aside or apart.
The splayed branches formed a natural arch over the path.