Sprawl

usgb/sprɔːl/
verb

To lay or sit with arms and legs spread out untidily.

After a tough workout at the gym, he sprawled out on the couch to relax.
Visual representation of "sprawl" - To lay or sit with arms and legs spread out untidily.

Often appears as...

  • sprawl out
  • sprawl on the couch
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Visual representation of "sprawl"
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Casual Posture

Use 'sprawl' when describing someone lying or sitting in a relaxed and disorganized way.

Illustration for Casual Posture
Teenagers often sprawl on the floor while playing video games.
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Physical Exhaustion

'Sprawl' can imply tiredness, suggesting the person can't hold themselves upright due to fatigue.

Illustration for Physical Exhaustion
She came home and immediately sprawled over the bed, exhausted.
Visual representation of the word "Sprawl"

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