Found 2 items, similar to spread-eagle.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: spread-eagle spread-eagle adj : with arms and legs stretched out and apart; “lay spread-eagle on the floor” spread-eagle v 1: stretch out completely; “They spread-eagled him across the floor” 2: stretch over; “His residences spread-eagle the entire county” 3: execute a spread eagleon skates, with arms and legs stretched out 4: stand with arms and legs spread out 5: defeat disastrously [syn: spreadeagle, rout]
English → English (gcide) Definition: spread-eagle spread-eagle \spread"-ea`gle\ (spr[e^]d"[=e]`g'l), a. 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. [Colloq. & Humorous] --[MW10] [1913 Webster +PJC] spread-eagle \spread"-ea`gle\ v. i. To assume a spread-eagled position; -- it may be done reclining, for relaxation, or momentarily, as an exhibitionary maneuver in a sport. [PJC]