What is another word for splaying?
Pronunciation: [splˈe͡ɪɪŋ] (IPA) 
Splaying refers to a position where something is spread out, either in a haphazard or deliberate manner. Some synonyms for splaying include expanding, spreading, fanning, fanning out, and flaring. Expanding and spreading refer to a general increase in size or area, while fanning, fanning out and flaring are more specific, evoking the image of something being spread out like a fan or a flame. Other potential synonyms for splaying might include unfolding, unfurling and blossoming. All of these words evoke a sense of spreading out in a way that is either graceful or messy, but always uncontrolled.
