- spread-eagled adj
- [ˌsprɛd'iːɡld]
to be or lie spread-eagled — essere disteso (-a) a gambe e braccia aperte
English-Italian dictionary. 2013.
spread-eagled adj
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spread-eagle — /spred ee geuhl/, adj., v., spread eagled, spread eagling. adj. 1. having or suggesting the form of a spread eagle. 2. lying prone with arms and legs outstretched. 3. boastful or bombastic, esp. in the display of patriotic or nationalistic pride… … Universalium
spread-ea·gled — /ˈsprɛdˌiːgəld/ adj : with arms and legs spread wide apart He lay spread eagled on the bed. a spread eagled position … Useful english dictionary
spreadeagled — [[t]spre̱diːg(ə)ld[/t]] also spread eagled ADJ: usu v link ADJ Someone who is spreadeagled is lying with their arms and legs spread out. They lay spreadeagled on the floor. ...the spreadeagled body … English dictionary
