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Meaning of word splay from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

splay noun

Meaning : An outward bevel around a door or window that makes it seem larger.

splay verb

Meaning : Spread open or apart.

Example : He splayed his huge hands over the table.

Meaning : Turn outward.

Example : These birds can splay out their toes.
Ballet dancers can rotate their legs out by 90 degrees.

Synonyms : rotate, spread out, turn out

Meaning : Move out of position.

Example : Dislocate joints.
The artificial hip joint luxated and had to be put back surgically.

Synonyms : dislocate, luxate, slip

splay adjective

Meaning : Turned outward in an ungainly manner.

Example : Splay knees.

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