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  1. 1. v. i. To spread and stretch the body or limbs carelessly in a horizontal position; to lie with the limbs stretched out ungracefully. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. i. To spread irregularly, as vines, plants, or tress; to spread ungracefully, as chirography. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. i. To move, when lying down, with awkward extension and motions of the limbs; to scramble in creeping. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. an aggregation or continuous network of urban communities Source: wordnet
  5. 5. n. an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about Source: wordnet
  6. 6. v. sit or lie with one's limbs spread out Source: wordnet
  7. 7. v. go, come, or spread in a rambling or irregular way Source: wordnet
  8. 8. 1. To spread and stretch the body or limbs carelessly in a horizontal position; to lie with the limbs stretched out ungracefully. 2. To spread irregularly, as vines, plants, or tress; to spread ungracefully, as chirography. 3. To move, when lying down, with awkward extension and motions of the limbs; to scramble in creeping. The birds were not fledged; but upon sprawling and struggling to get clear of the flame, down they tumbled. L'Estrange. Source: webster
  9. 9. n:40/v:60 n. an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about v. sit or lie with one's limbs spread out v. go, come, or spread in a rambling or irregular way Source: ecdict

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