adjective
Definition: Not well organized or arranged; awkwardly spread out or turned outward.
Example: The splay of the tree branches made it difficult to walk underneath.
intransitive verb
Definition: To spread out or separate from a central point, often in a way that is not straight or aligned.
Example: The branches of the tree splay out in all directions, creating a wide canopy.
noun
Definition: A shape or angle that is wider on one side than the other, often used in architecture to describe openings like doors or windows.
Example: The architect designed the window with a splay to allow more light into the room.
transitive verb
Definition: To spread something out or apart, especially in a clumsy way.
Example: The cat splayed its legs out as it lay on the floor.