splay
Example Sentences
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Such a shift of the splay fault underwater can create a tsunami that could reach the nearest shores in 30 minutes or less, DePaolis said.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2024
Too many such cells caused the sepals to splay and expose the petals prematurely.
From Science Magazine • Aug. 23, 2023
Branches splay out widely and become roosting places for choirs of myna birds.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 10, 2023
Ralph had just led the group in nearly 100 minutes of downward dogs, ab exercises and breath work, leaving many content to splay in the springtime sun in satisfied inertia.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2023
His hounds splay on the rug before the fire.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
