Spread out or expansive
“A typical metropolitan region in the United States consists of a central city of several hundred thousand residents plus sprawling suburbs.”
Lying down, horizontal or flat
Covering a wide area in terms of space
In or to a horizontal position
Present participle for to extend one's arms, legs and body out while lying down
“The wheel rolled out from under me and I went sprawling backwards.”
Present participle for to spread out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way
“As urban areas sprawl into traditionally rural, agricultural areas, land uses are becoming major, sometimes pivotal community issues.”
Present participle for to stand, move, sit, or be placed in a lazy, drooping way
Present participle for to spend time in a relaxed, lazy manner
Present participle for to fall down or plummet from an elevated position
Present participle for to spread (through an area or place) widely
Present participle for to trip or fall down
Present participle for to roll from side to side, especially of a vessel
Present participle for to extend or advance gradually beyond intended limits
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