SPRADDLE


Meaning of SPRADDLE in English

ˈsprad ə l verb

( spraddled ; spraddled ; spraddling -d( ə )liŋ ; spraddles )

Etymology: probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian dialect spradla to thrash about, Old Norse sprathka to kick, thrash about; akin to Old High German spratalōn to thrash about, sprinzan to jump up — more at sprint

transitive verb

1. : to spread (the legs) in walking : straddle

2. : sprawl

intransitive verb

1. : to go or walk with a straddling gait : straddle

2. : sprawl

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