spread eagle

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Synonyms: spread-eagle, spreadeagle, spread eagled, spread eagles

Antonyms: spread-eagle, spreadeagle, spread eagled, spread eagles

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Noun

1. A position of the body involving full extension of the limbs with both [[forelimb|fore-]] and hind-limbs spread wide, usually referring to humans or heraldic eagles.
2. {{lb|en|figure skating}} A move in which a [[skater]] [[glide]]s on both feet, the toes turned out to the sides, heels facing each other.

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