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to sprawl
01
sdraiarsi, stendersi
to spread out one's limbs in a relaxed manner while sitting, falling, etc.
Intransitive: to sprawl
Example
Exhausted after the long hike, he decided to sprawl on the grass and enjoy the view.
Esaurito dopo la lunga escursione, decise di sdraiarsi sull'erba e godersi il panorama.
The cat lazily sprawled across the sunny windowsill, soaking in the warmth.
Il gatto si sdraiò pigramente sul davanzale assolato, immergendosi nel calore.
02
distendersi, espandersi
to extend or spread out in a disorderly or irregular manner
Intransitive: to sprawl somewhere
Example
The overgrown garden had wild plants and tangled vines that sprawled across the entire yard
Il giardino incolto aveva piante selvatiche e viti intrecciate che si distendevano attraverso tutto il cortile.
The city sprawls across the valley, with buildings and neighborhoods extending in all directions.
La città si distende attraverso la valle, con edifici e quartieri che si estendono in tutte le direzioni.
Sprawl
01
sparser, spaparanzare
an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about
02
espansione urbana, urbanizzazione
an aggregation or continuous network of urban communities
