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sprawl in Dutch

sprawl in Dutch is armen en benen uitspreiden, verspreiden, zich uitstrekken — sprawl means to sit or lie with the arms and legs spread out carelessly.

sprawl in Dutch

armen en benen uitspreiden
verb
verspreiden
verb
To spread out in a disorderly fashion; to straggle.
zich uitstrekken
verb
To spread out in a disorderly fashion; to straggle.

What does "sprawl" mean?

  1. verb To sit or lie with the arms and legs spread out carelessly.
    "He sprawled across the sofa after the long shift."
  2. noun Unplanned, spread-out growth of buildings, especially on the outskirts of a city.
    "The report warned about urban sprawl eating into farmland."

sprawl in a sentence

  • He sprawled across the sofa after the long shift.
  • The cat sprawled out in a patch of sun.
  • The report warned about urban sprawl eating into farmland.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sprawl" in Dutch?

"sprawl" in Dutch is armen en benen uitspreiden, verspreiden, zich uitstrekken. sprawl means: To sit or lie with the arms and legs spread out carelessly.

How do you use "sprawl" in a sentence?

Example: "He sprawled across the sofa after the long shift." In Dutch, "sprawl" is armen en benen uitspreiden, verspreiden, zich uitstrekken.

Are there other ways to say "sprawl" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "sprawl": armen en benen uitspreiden, verspreiden, zich uitstrekken.

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