
Splay
Ungraceful Opening
Use 'splay' for things that aren't usually open, like limbs, creating an awkward look.

The child splayed his hands against the glass, peering into the store.
Beyond Comfort
'Splay' indicates an uncomfortable or unnatural spread of body parts.

After the race, he collapsed with his arms splayed above his head.
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DisperseDivergeExpandExtendFan outFlareSpread outStretch out
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