Definitions

1. noun

a widespread or irregular pattern of growth or development, especially of a city or town

“The city’s sprawl led to increased traffic congestion and air pollution.”

2. verb

to spread or extend widely and irregularly

“The vines began to sprawl across the garden wall.”

3. verb

to lie or spread out in an untidy or sprawling manner

“She sprawled across the couch, exhausted from the long hike.”

4. verb

to open or spread something wide, especially so that it may be seen or used more easily

“The teacher asked the student to sprawl out the map on the table.”