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Definition sprawl in American English

sprawl verb

[intransitive] verb
/sprɔl/
1

to sit or lie with your arms and legs stretched out in different directions in a relaxed or careless way

Example

We sprawled in front of the fire and watched TV.

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2

to stretch over or across something in an ugly and messy way

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2.1

used about buildings that fill an area in an ugly way that has not been carefully planned

Example

The suburbs sprawl across two hilltops.

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Definition sprawl in American English