spraddle

verb sprad·dle \ˈspra-d^əl\

sprad·dledsprad·dling \ˈsprad-liŋ, ˈspra-d^əl-iŋ\

Definition of SPRADDLE

intransitive verb

: sprawl

: to go or walk with a straddling gait : straddle

transitive verb

: sprawl

: to spread (the legs) wide apart <a duck with spraddled legs>

perhaps blend of straddle and sprawl

First Known Use: 1632

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