2syllables
spread-eagle
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spread-eagle is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, spread-eagle is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofspread-eagle
1verb
- To put into a spread-eagle position, with arms and legs extended and spread.
- To put one's body in a spread eagle.
1adjective
- Lying with arms and legs outstretched and separated.
- Characterized by a pretentious, boastful, exaggerated style; bombastic.
Example: "a spread-eagle orator"
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