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splaying

/ˈspleɪɪŋ/

splaying out

splayinggerund / present participle

/ˈspleɪ.ɪŋ/

Definitions

Spreading or flaring outward; extending widely from a central point.

The splaying roots of the old tree pushed up the pavement.

splayingnoun

splayings

Translations

распластывание

The splaying of the wings was a sign of the bird's readiness to fly.

Распластывание крыльев было признаком готовности птицы к полету.

раздвигание

The splaying of the fingers helped him catch the ball.

Раздвигание пальцев помогло ему поймать мяч.

Additional translations

раскрытие

разброс

Definitions

The act or process of spreading out or expanding something, especially in a way that is wide or flat.

The splaying of the tree branches provided ample shade in the garden.

A structural feature where a surface or object is spread out or flared, often used in architecture or design.

The splaying of the building's base gave it a unique and modern appearance.

splayverb

splaying

Gerund

splayed

Past Simple

splayed

Past Participle

splaying

Gerund

/spleɪ/

Translations

распростереть

The bird splayed its wings wide open.

Птица распростерла свои крылья широко.

раздвинуть

She splayed her legs to maintain balance.

Она раздвинула ноги, чтобы сохранить равновесие.

раскинуть

He splayed his fingers to show the size of the fish he caught.

Он раскинул пальцы, чтобы показать размер пойманной рыбы.

Additional translations

развернуть

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

fan out

splaynoun

Definitions

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

Definitions

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.

splaypast participle

Definitions

Spread or flared outward; turned aside or apart.

The splayed branches formed a natural arch over the path.