Definition of spread-eagle
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: to execute a spread eagle (as in skating)
2
: to stand or move with arms and legs stretched out : sprawl
spread-eagle
adjectiveDefinition of spread-eagle (Entry 2 of 3)
: marked by bombast and boastful exaggeration especially of the greatness of the U.S.
spread-eagle oratory
spread eagle
nounDefinition of spread eagle (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: a representation of an eagle with wings raised and legs extended
2
: something resembling or suggestive of a spread eagle
specifically
: a skating figure executed with the skates heel to heel in a straight line
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The first known use of spread-eagle was in 1550
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