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sprawled

/sprɔːld/ verb · British & US
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What does sprawled mean?

verb

Past tense of 'spread', to lie or be thrown out in all directions, often in an untidy or careless manner. To be or lie in a sprawling or sprawling position.

Example

"The children sprawled across the grass, exhausted from playing all day."

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