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Splay

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Ungraceful Opening

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

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The child splayed his hands against the glass, peering into the store.
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Beyond Comfort

'Splay' indicates an uncomfortable or unnatural spread of body parts.

Illustration for Beyond Comfort
After the race, he collapsed with his arms splayed above his head.
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