'spread-eagle' definitions:
Definition of 'spread-eagle'
From: WordNet
adjective
With arms and legs stretched out and apart; "lay spread- eagle on the floor"
verb
Stretch out completely; "They spread-eagled him across the floor"
verb
Stretch over; "His residences spread-eagle the entire county"
verb
Execute a spread eagle on skates, with arms and legs stretched out
verb
Stand with arms and legs spread out
verb
Defeat disastrously [syn: spread-eagle, spreadeagle, rout]
Definition of 'spread-eagle'
From: GCIDE
- spread-eagle \spread"-ea`gle\ (spr[e^]d"[=e]`g'l), a. Characterized by a pretentious, boastful, exaggerated style; defiantly or extravagantly bombastic, especially regarding of the greatness of the U. S.; as, a spread-eagle orator; a spread-eagle speech. [Colloq. & Humorous] --[MW10] [1913 Webster +PJC]
Definition of 'spread-eagle'
From: GCIDE
- spread-eagle \spread"-ea`gle\ v. i. To assume a spread-eagled position; -- it may be done reclining, for relaxation, or momentarily, as an exhibitionary maneuver in a sport. [PJC]