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.

Origin of spraddle

1
1625–35; origin uncertain; compare Norwegian dialect spradla squirm, flail

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How to use spraddle in a sentence

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

    Mothering on Perilous | Lucy S. Furman
  • Dick buckled on his belt and holster, and, mounting his pony spraddle, set out for a long ride across the prairie.

    Ted Strong's Motor Car | Edward C. Taylor
  • spraddle went down, almost turning a somersault, as his tired feet struck a larger bowlder than he had encountered before.

    Ted Strong's Motor Car | Edward C. Taylor
  • By putting spraddle through his paces he ought to be able to reach it before dark.

    Ted Strong's Motor Car | Edward C. Taylor
  • Dick forced spraddle down the steep bank of the coulee, and was soon at the bottom.

    Ted Strong's Motor Car | Edward C. Taylor