Splay (Adjective)

Meaning

Turned outward in an ungainly manner; "splay knees".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• Her splay feet made it difficult for her to find shoes that fit comfortably.
• The old wooden door had a splay edge where it had been worn down over time.
• After the accident, he was left with a splay fracture that took months to heal.
• The splay limbs of the tree made it look like it was reaching out in all directions.
• The dancer's splay toes were a result of years of wearing ill-fitting ballet shoes.