sprawl
/spɹɔl/ noun C1- An ungainly sprawling posture.
- A straggling, haphazard growth, especially of housing on the edge of a city.
- A defensive technique that is done in response to certain takedown attempts, where one scoots the legs backwards so as to land on the upper back of the opponent.
Plural sprawls
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For many city residents, encountering a wild animal amidst the urban sprawl provides a thrilling connection to the natural world.
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