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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
spread-eagle
    adj 1: with arms and legs stretched out and apart; "lay spread-
           eagle on the floor"
    v 1: stretch out completely; "They spread-eagled him across the
         floor"
    2: stretch over; "His residences spread-eagle the entire county"
    3: execute a spread eagle on skates, with arms and legs
       stretched out
    4: stand with arms and legs spread out
    5: defeat disastrously [syn: spread-eagle, spreadeagle,
       rout]

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
spread-eagle \spread"-ea`gle\ (spr[e^]d"[=e]`g'l), a.
   Characterized by a pretentious, boastful, exaggerated style;
   defiantly or extravagantly bombastic, especially regarding of
   the greatness of the U. S.; as, a spread-eagle orator; a
   spread-eagle speech. [Colloq. & Humorous] --[MW10]
   [1913 Webster +PJC]

3. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
spread-eagle \spread"-ea`gle\ v. i.
   To assume a spread-eagled position; -- it may be done
   reclining, for relaxation, or momentarily, as an
   exhibitionary maneuver in a sport.
   [PJC]

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