SPREAD EAGLE


Meaning of SPREAD EAGLE in English

1. a representation of an eagle with outspread wings: used as an emblem of the U.S.

2. an acrobatic figure in skating performed by making a glide with the skates touching heel-to-heel in a straight line and with the arms outstretched.

3. an acrobatic stunt in ski jumping executed with the legs and arms widely outstretched to the sides.

[ 1560-70 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .