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sprawl

sprawl \'spro.l\ vb [ME sprawlen, fr. OE spre-awlian] archaic  1a: to lie 
   thrashing or tossing about  1b: to creep or clamber awkwardly  2: to lie or 
   sit with arms and legs spread out  3: to spread irregularly : STRAGGLE  : 
   to cause to spread out carelessly or awkwardly  - sprawl n