Associations to the word «Sprawling»

Wiktionary

SPRAWLING, verb. Present participle of sprawl
SPRAWLING, adjective. That sprawls
SPRAWLING, adjective. Expansive; extensive
SPRAWLING, noun. The act of one who sprawls.

Dictionary definition

SPRAWLING, noun. An ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about.
SPRAWLING, adjective. Spreading out in different directions; "sprawling handwriting"; "straggling branches"; "straggly hair".

Wise words

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