Synonyms of splay

Noun


1. splay, bevel, cant, chamfer

usage: an outward bevel around a door or window that makes it seem larger

Verb


1. splay, unfold, spread, spread out, open

usage: spread open or apart; "He splayed his huge hands over the table"

2. turn out, splay, spread out, rotate, turn

usage: turn outward; "These birds can splay out their toes"; "ballet dancers can rotate their legs out by 90 degrees"

3. dislocate, luxate, splay, slip, move, displace

usage: move out of position; "dislocate joints"; "the artificial hip joint luxated and had to be put back surgically"

Adjective


1. splay, splayfooted (vs. pigeon-toed), splayfoot

usage: turned outward in an ungainly manner; "splay knees"

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Definition and meaning of splay (Dictionary)