Sprawling (Noun)
Meaning
An ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The athlete lay on the ground in a sprawling position after being tackled by the opposing team.
- Her sprawling limbs made it difficult for her to get up from the couch without bumping into anything.
- The toddler's sprawling body language made it clear that she was not interested in taking a nap.
- After the long hike, he collapsed onto the grass in a sprawling heap, exhausted.
- The patient's sprawling posture on the hospital bed made it hard for the nurse to take her vitals.