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Meaning of spread-eagle

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

spread-eagle

verb

Definitions

  1. To put into a spread-eagle position, with arms and legs extended and spread.

  2. To put one's body in a spread eagle.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Lying with arms and legs outstretched and separated.

  2. Characterized by a pretentious, boastful, exaggerated style; bombastic.

    Example: a spread-eagle orator