splay

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However, on Montague Island, splay faults created 11 meters of uplift and initiated drainage of a coastal lagoon, effectively altering its ecosystem from a marine lagoon to a freshwater bog.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2024

Too many such cells caused the sepals to splay and expose the petals prematurely.

From Science Magazine • Aug. 23, 2023

Branches splay out widely and become roosting places for choirs of myna birds.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 10, 2023

Ralph had just led the group in nearly 100 minutes of downward dogs, ab exercises and breath work, leaving many content to splay in the springtime sun in satisfied inertia.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2023

His stiff forelegs splay out to the sides like stilts, for he’s been caught in the act of reaching down for water.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver