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

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

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

Meaning : Turned outward in an ungainly manner.

Example : Splay knees.

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.

dispose (verb)
Give, sell, or transfer to another.

most (adjective)
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

stethoscope (noun)
A medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body.

cockroach (noun)
Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.

wear away (verb)
Cut away in small pieces.

fruitfully (adverb)
In a productive way.

cut short (verb)
Interrupt before its natural or planned end.

changeover (noun)
An event that results in a transformation.

wage increase (noun)
The amount a salary is increased.