Splay Definition
splay
- adjective
- turned outward in an ungainly manner; "splay knees"
- noun
- an outward bevel around a door or window that makes it seem larger
- verb
- spread open or apart; "He splayed his huge hands over the table"
- turn outward; "These birds can splay out their toes"; "ballet dancers can rotate their legs out by 90 degrees"
- move out of position; "dislocate joints"; "the artificial hip joint luxated and had to be put back surgically"
Words that rhyme with splay
Usage tips for "splay"
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