adjective/verb (past tense/past participle)
aberto, espraiado, afastado
1. spread out or opened wide in different directions
The dancer's legs were splayed in a dramatic leap.
As pernas da bailarina estavam abertas em um salto dramático.
2. turned outward or at an angle
The cat splayed its claws on the wooden floor.
O gato espraiou suas garras no chão de madeira.
3. arranged or slanted outward
The walls of the medieval castle were splayed for better defense.
As paredes do castelo medieval eram afastadas para melhor defesa.
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