splay (n.)

  1. an outward bevel around a door or window that makes it seem larger

    splay (adj.)

  1. turned outward in an ungainly manner; splay knees'

    splay (v.)

  1. spread open or apart; He splayed his huge hands over the table'

  2. turn outward; These birds can splay out their toes; ballet dancers can rotate their legs out by 90 degrees

    [ Syn: turn out , spread out , rotate ]

  3. move out of position; dislocate joints; the artificial hip joint luxated and had to be put back surgically

    [ Syn: dislocate , luxate , slip ]

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