What is "sprawl" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does sprawl mean in English? Meaning of sprawl definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "sprawl" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "sprawl": an aggregation or continuous network of urban communities

Noun

  • Meaning: an aggregation or continuous network of urban communities
  • Synonyms: conurbation sprawl urban sprawl
  • Hyponyms: subtopia
  • Hypernyms: populated area urban area
  • Instance Hyponyms: luda luta
  • Pronunciation in US: /spɹɔl/

    Pronunciation in UK: /spɹɔːl/

    Meaning of "sprawl": sit or lie with one's limbs spread out

    Verb

  • Meaning: sit or lie with one's limbs spread out
  • Synonyms: sprawl
  • Hyponyms: spread-eagle
  • Hypernyms: lie sit sit down
  • Pronunciation in US: /spɹɔl/

    Pronunciation in UK: /spɹɔːl/

    Meaning of "sprawl": an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about

    Noun

  • Meaning: an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about
  • Synonyms: sprawl sprawling
  • Hypernyms: attitude position posture
  • Pronunciation in US: /spɹɔl/

    Pronunciation in UK: /spɹɔːl/

    Meaning of "sprawl": go, come, or spread in a rambling or irregular way

    Verb

  • Meaning: go, come, or spread in a rambling or irregular way
  • Example: Branches straggling out quite far
  • Synonyms: sprawl straggle
  • Hypernyms: distribute spread
  • Pronunciation in US: /spɹɔl/

    Pronunciation in UK: /spɹɔːl/

    Synonyms:

    flop, ramble, slouch, recline, loll, lounge, drape, straggle, lie, extend, sit, stretch, slump, straddle, trail, spread, lie spread-eagle,

    Antonyms:

    straighten, compress, stand,

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    sprawl in English: sprawl
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