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Sprawl Definition & Meaning

sprawl
noun
  1. an aggregation or continuous network of urban communities
  2. an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about
verb
  1. sit or lie with one's limbs spread out
  2. go, come, or spread in a rambling or irregular way; "Branches straggling out quite far"

"Sprawl" in song lyrics

See how sprawl is used in real songs:

  • "urban sprawl"
    AOL — AOL
  • "pictuers of urban sprawl"
    AOL — AOL
  • "what problems come with fragmented big-lot urban sprawl"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "sprawl"

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Frequently asked questions

What does sprawl mean?
an aggregation or continuous network of urban communities an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about sit or lie with one's limbs spread out go, come, or spread in a rambling or irregular way; "Branches straggling out quite far"
What part of speech is sprawl?
Sprawl is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does sprawl have?
Sprawl has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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