Looking for the meaning of the word SPLAY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SPLAY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Splay
Speech Type: Verb
Middle English (in the sense ‘unfold to view, display’): shortening of the verb display
spleɪ
thrust or spread (things, especially limbs or fingers) out and apart
Short Definition:spread things
Examples:- her hands were splayed across his broad shoulders
- he stood with his legs and arms splayed out
Word: Splay
Speech Type: Noun
spleɪ
a tapered widening of a road at an intersection to increase visibility.
Short Definition:tapered widening of road at intersection to increase visibility
a surface making an oblique angle with another, especially a splayed window or other aperture.
Short Definition:surface making oblique angle with another
a splayed window aperture or other opening.
Short Definition:splayed window aperture or other opening
Word: Splay
Speech Type: Adjective
spleɪ
turned outward or widened
Short Definition:turned outward or widened
Examples:- the girls were sitting splay-legged
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