SPREAD
Spread,
Defn: imp. & p. p. of Spread, v. Spread eagle. (a) An eagle with outspread wings, the national emblem of the United States. (b) The figure of an eagle, with its wings elevated and its legs extended; often met as a device upon military ornaments, and the like. (c) (Her.) An eagle displayed; an eagle with the wings and legs extended on each side of the body, as in the double-headed eagle of Austria and Russia. See Displayed, 2.
SPREAD-EAGLE
Spread"-ea`gle, a.
Defn: Characterized by a pretentious, boastful, exaggerated style; defiantly or extravagantly bombastic; as, a spread-eagle orator; a spread-eagle speech. [Colloq.& Humorous]
SPREAD-EAGLE
Spread"-ea`gle v. i.
Defn: To assume a spread-eagled position; — it may be done reclining, for relaxation, or momentarily, as an exhibitionary maneuver in a sport.
SPREAD-EAGLED
Spread"-ea`gled v.tr.
Defn: 1. To place in a spread-eagle position, especially as a means of punishment. 2. being in a position with the arms and legs extended fully.
SPREADER
Spread"er, n.
1. One who, or that which, spreads, expands, or propogates.