spread eagle (Meaning)

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spread eagle (n)

an emblem (an eagle with wings and legs spread) on the obverse of the Great Seal of the United States

a skating figure executed with the skates heel to heel in a straight line

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spread eagle (v)

stretch out completely

stretch over

execute a spread eagle on skates, with arms and legs stretched out

stand with arms and legs spread out

defeat disastrously

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spread eagle (s)

with arms and legs stretched out and apart

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an emblem (an eagle with wings and legs spread) on the obverse of the Great Seal of the United States, a skating figure executed with the skates heel to heel in

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The bird's wings were spread eagle as it soared through the sky.

The gymnast lay spread eagle on the mat, exhausted after her performance.

The diver entered the water with a spread eagle dive, creating a large splash.

The thief was captured and spread eagle on the ground, unable to resist arrest.