verb

splay

Splay (verb) means to spread, spread apart, or spread out (something); to expand.

verb

To spread, spread apart, or spread out (something); to expand.

To construct a bevel or slope on (something, such as the frame or jamb of a door or window); to bevel, to slant, to slope.

To rearrange (a splay tree) so that a desired element is placed at the root.

To dislocate (a body part such as a shoulder bone).

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Etymology

PIE word *dwís The verb is derived from Middle English splaien, splayen (“to display; to spread out, unfurl (a flag, etc.); (cooking) to cut open (a fish) lengthwise and lay it open; (figurative) to appear; to spread”), an aphetic form of Middle English displaien, displayen (“to display”): see display. The adjective and adverb are derived from the verb, or from splayfoot (noun) or splayfooted (adjective). The noun is derived from the verb.

Rhymes for splay

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of splay?

"splay" (verb) means to spread, spread apart, or spread out (something); to expand.

What are the different meanings of splay?

"splay" has 3 main meanings: 1. To spread, spread apart, or spread out (something); to expand; 2. To construct a bevel or slope on (something, such as the frame or jamb of a door or window); to bevel, to slant, to slope; 3. To rearrange (a splay tree) so that a desired element is placed at the root.