Category:Spread-eagle

Spread"-ea`gle, a.

Defn: characterized by a pretentious, boastful, exaggerated style; Defiantly or extravagantly bombastic; as, a spread-eagle orator; a Spread-eagle speech. [colloq.& Humorous]

Spread-eagle Spread"-ea`gle v. i.

Defn: to assume a spread-eagled position; -- it may be done Reclining, for relaxation, or momentarily, as an exhibitionary Maneuver in a sport.