spraddle

[ sprad-l ]

verb (used with object)

, sprad·dled, sprad·dling.

1. to straddle.

verb (used without object)

, sprad·dled, sprad·dling.

1. to sprawl.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spraddle¹

1625–35; origin uncertain; compare Norwegian dialect spradla squirm, flail

Example Sentences

Sometime later, he overtook the proud child on his way to Spraddle Creek, and brought him back under protest.

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Dick buckled on his belt and holster, and, mounting his pony Spraddle, set out for a long ride across the prairie.

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Spraddle went down, almost turning a somersault, as his tired feet struck a larger bowlder than he had encountered before.

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By putting Spraddle through his paces he ought to be able to reach it before dark.

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Dick forced Spraddle down the steep bank of the coulee, and was soon at the bottom.

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