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Meaning of spread eagle

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

spread eagle

noun

Definitions

  1. A position of the body involving full extension of the limbs with both fore- and hind-limbs spread wide, usually referring to humans or heraldic eagles.

  2. A move in which a skater glides on both feet, the toes turned out to the sides, heels facing each other.