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Spreadeagle

verb/spɹˈɛdiːɡəl/
Definition
defeat disastrously
Pronunciation
🇺🇸American English
/spɹˈɛdiːɡəl/
🇬🇧British English
/spɹˈɛdiːɡəl/
🇮🇳Indian English
/spɹˈɛdiːɡəl/
2 syllables Say it as /spɹˈɛdiːɡəl/.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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routnounan overwhelming defeat
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Test Yourself1 / 3
What is the primary definition of the word 'spreadeagle'?
The primary meaning of 'spreadeagle' is 'defeat disastrously'.
Which of the following sentences uses the word 'spreadeagle' in a grammatically correct way?
Using 'spreadeagle' in a noun/adjective form makes the first sentence correct.
In which domain is the word 'spreadeagle' most likely to appear as standard vocabulary?
'spreadeagle' is a standard word used primarily in general literature and formal communications.
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