splay out



splay out

to spread out; to extend out at an angle. His feet splayed out so much that it was hard to see how he could stand up. The legs of the table splayed out and gave it sturdy support.
See also: out

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Frangag-Scottish
Fen (1)-Chinese
KristelKRIS-təlEnglish (Rare)
BreandÁN-Irish
SylviSUYL-vee (Finnish)Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish
OisÍNOSH-een, USH-eenIrish, Irish Mythology