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splay

/spleɪ/

Meanings
noun
A slope or bevel, especially of the sides of a door or window, by which the opening is made larger at one face of the wall than at the other, or larger at each of the faces than it is between them.

Examples :

"The window's splay allowed more sunlight to enter the room because it widened the opening on the inside wall. "
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Related Words

Illustration painting

painting verb

/ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/

To apply paint to.

"My sister is painting her bedroom walls a cheerful yellow. "

Illustration paintbrushes

paintbrushes noun

/ˈpeɪntˌbrʌʃɪz/

A thin brush for applying paint.

"Contextually Accurate Sentence: "She used several paintbrushes, each a different size, to create the detailed landscape in her art project." "

Illustration accident

accident noun

/ˈæk.sə.dənt/

An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences.

"to die by an accident"

Illustration rearrange

rearrange verb

/ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/ /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒd/

To change the order or arrangement of (one or more items).

"I need to rearrange the books on my shelf to make them easier to find. "

Illustration shoulder

shoulder noun

/ˈʃəʊldə/ /ˈʃoʊldɚ/

The part of an animal's body between the base of the neck and forearm socket.

"The dog rested its heavy head on its shoulder. "

Illustration dislocate

dislocate verb

/dɪsləʊˈkeɪt/ /dɪsˈloʊkeɪt/

To put something out of its usual place.

"The accident caused the boy to dislocate his shoulder. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration veterinarian

veterinarian noun

/ˌvɛt(ə)ɹəˈnɛɹi.ən/

A medical doctor who treats animals.

"The family took their sick cat to the veterinarian for a check-up. "

Illustration shoulders

shoulders noun

/ˈʃəʊldəz/ /ˈʃoʊldɚz/

The part of an animal's body between the base of the neck and forearm socket.

"The backpack was heavy, and it hurt her shoulders. "

Illustration conflicts

conflicts noun

/ˈkɒnflɪkts/ /kənˈflɪkts/

A clash or disagreement, often violent, between two or more opposing groups or individuals.

"The conflict between the government and the rebels began three years ago."

Illustration awkwardly

awkwardly adverb

/ˈɔːkwərdli/ /ˈɑːkwərdli/

In an awkward manner; with discomfort or lack of coordination.

"The new student awkwardly stood in the doorway, unsure of where to put his backpack. "

Illustration sunlight

sunlight noun

/ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/

All the electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun, especially that in the visible spectrum that bathes the Earth.

"Sunlight on the skin gives you vitamin D."