Spread Eagle (Noun)
Meaning 1
A skating figure executed with the skates heel to heel in a straight line.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The skater landed smoothly from the double axel into a beautiful spread eagle, impressing the judges with her flexibility.
- The crowd gasped in amazement as she transitioned into a spread eagle from the toe loop, her skates perfectly aligned.
- Executing a flawless spread eagle, she showcased her masterful control over the ice.
- The spread eagle proved to be one of the most visually stunning elements in her short program.
- As she moved into the spread eagle, her skates seemed to be glued together, a testament to her precise technique.
Meaning 2
An emblem (an eagle with wings and legs spread) on the obverse of the Great Seal of the United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.