English dictionary
splay
adjectivePronunciation
spleɪ
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- turned outward in an ungainly manner
noun
- an outward bevel around a door or window that makes it seem larger
verb
- move out of position
verb
- turn outward
verb
- spread open or apart
Example sentences
splay knees
dislocate joints
the artificial hip joint luxated and had to be put back surgically
These birds can splay out their toes
ballet dancers can rotate their legs out by 90 degrees
He splayed his huge hands over the table