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sprawl
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- pronunciation:
- sprawl
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
sprawls, sprawling, sprawled |
| definition 1: |
to lie, sit, or fall with the arms and legs spread out loosely.
After a tough day at work, I sprawl on the couch and turn on the TV.- antonyms:
- huddle
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| definition 2: |
to spread or extend in a loose, disordered manner.
The town sprawls across the valley floor.- similar words:
- ramble
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| related words: |
extend, loll, lounge, recline, stretch, trip |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to spread (the limbs) loosely while sitting or lying.
He sprawled his legs over the end of the couch. |
| related words: |
enlarge |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a sprawling posture or position.
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| definition 2: |
a loose, disordered spreading or extension, esp. of a city or suburb.
I was dismayed to see the sprawl of ugly new buildings in my hometown. |
| related words: |
trip, tumble |
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