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CIDE DICTIONARY
spread | spread eagle | spread head | spread out | spread over | spread-eagle | spread-eagled | spread-out | spreadeagle | spreader | spreadhead

spread-eagle

 : 
Adjective, Verb (usu participle), Verb (intransitive)
 : 
spread-ea=gle

CIDE DICTIONARY

spread-eaglea. 
     Characterized by a pretentious, boastful, exaggerated style; defiantly or extravagantly bombastic, especially regarding of the greatness of the U. S.; as, a spread-eagle orator; a spread-eagle speech.  [1913 Webster]
spread-eaglev. i. 
     To assume a spread-eagled position; -- it may be done reclining, for relaxation, or momentarily, as an exhibitionary maneuver in a sport.  [PJC]

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