Definitions for splay

Definitions for (noun) splay

Main entry: splay

Definition: an outward bevel around a door or window that makes it seem larger


Definitions for (verb) splay

Main entry: splay, slip, luxate, dislocate

Definition: move out of position

Usage: dislocate joints; the artificial hip joint luxated and had to be put back surgically


Main entry: rotate, splay, spread out, turn out

Definition: turn outward

Usage: These birds can splay out their toes; ballet dancers can rotate their legs out by 90 degrees


Main entry: splay

Definition: spread open or apart

Usage: He splayed his huge hands over the table


Definitions for (adj) splay

Main entry: splay

Definition: turned outward in an ungainly manner

Usage: splay knees


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