spreadeagled
Sprawled out flat
Spreadeagled describes a position with arms and legs stretched wide apart, forming an X shape.
Someone might lie spreadeagled on a bed, or be restrained spreadeagled against a wall.
The term comes from the heraldic eagle displayed with wings and legs extended.
He collapsed spreadeagled on the floor.
Also spelled spread-eagled or spread eagled.
Spread awkwardly apart
- prostrateLying fully extended
- supineFlat, face upward
- proneInclined or face-down
- sprawledLay spread out loosely
flat · extended · stretched · horizontal · akimbo · faceup · facedown · limbs
Without means to resist
- exposedOut in open
- helplessUnable to act independently
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
- restrainedHeld under control
immobilized · captive · bound · subdued · overpowered · dominated · susceptible · unguarded
splayed
Spread awkwardly apart
sprawled · flat · extended · stretched · horizontal · akimbo · faceup · facedown · limbs · pinned
defenseless
Without means to resist
- exposedOut in open
- helplessUnable to act independently
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
restrained · immobilized · captive · bound · subdued · overpowered · dominated · susceptible · unguarded · powerless
exhibited
Showed publicly
stripped · revealed · uncovered · shown · visible · open · arrayed · presented · sunbathing · basking
spreadeagledcurled up
Body folded compactly
fetal position · balled up · huddled · contracted · crouched