HyperDic: spread_eagle

English > 2 senses of the expression spread eagle:
NOUNcommunicationspread eaglean emblem (an eagle with wings and legs spread) on the obverse of the Great Seal of the United States
actspread eaglea skating figure executed with the skates heel to heel in a straight line
English > spread eagle: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningAn emblem (an eagle with wings and legs spread) on the obverse of the Great Seal of the United States.
Broaderemblem, allegoryA visible symbol representing an abstract idea
English > spread eagle: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningA skating figure executed with the skates heel to heel in a straight line.
BroaderfigureA predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating
Spanisháguila

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