What is the definition of Sprawling? | Dictionary.net

SPRAWLING

\spɹˈɔːlɪŋ], \spɹˈɔːlɪŋ], \s_p_ɹ_ˈɔː_l_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of SPRAWLING

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database

Sort: Oldest first

spread out irregularly; "sat sprawled in the big armchair"; "the sprawling suburbs"; "a big sprawly city"
spreading out carelessly (as if wandering) in different directions; "sprawling handwriting"; "straggling branches"; "straggly hair"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

spread out irregularly; "sat sprawled in the big armchair"; "the sprawling suburbs"; "a big sprawly city"
spreading out carelessly (as if wandering) in different directions; "sprawling handwriting"; "straggling branches"; "straggly hair"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Word of the day

Silene Virginica

perennial herb of eastern North America, having red flowers with narrow notched petals The root has been employed in decoction, as an efficacious anthelmintic.

View More

Nearby Words