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Spread-eagle (Verb)

Meaning 1

Stretch over; "His residences spread-eagle the entire county".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Hypernyms

  • Straddle

Meaning 2

Stand with arms and legs spread out.

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Meaning 3

Defeat disastrously.

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Synonyms

  • Rout
  • Spreadeagle

Hypernyms

  • Shell
  • Trounce
  • Beat Out
  • Crush
  • Vanquish

Meaning 4

Execute a spread eagle on skates, with arms and legs stretched out.

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Meaning 5

Stretch out completely; "They spread-eagled him across the floor".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Hypernyms

  • Extend
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