Synonyms for splay

Synonyms for (noun) splay

Synonyms: splay

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

Similar words: bevel, cant, chamfer

Definition: two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees

Synonyms for (verb) splay

Synonyms: splay, slip, luxate, dislocate

Definition: move out of position

Usage: dislocate joints; the artificial hip joint luxated and had to be put back surgically

Similar words: displace, move



Synonyms: rotate, splay, spread out, turn out

Definition: turn outward

Usage: These birds can splay out their toes; ballet dancers can rotate their legs out by 90 degrees

Similar words: turn

Definition: change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense


Synonyms: splay

Definition: spread open or apart

Usage: He splayed his huge hands over the table

Similar words: spread, spread out, unfold, open

Definition: spread out or open from a closed or folded state

Usage: open the map; spread your arms

Synonyms for (adj) splay

Synonyms: splay

Definition: turned outward in an ungainly manner

Usage: splay knees

Similar words: splayfoot, splayfooted

Definition: having feet that turn outward

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