to be stretched or spread out in an unnatural or ungraceful manner

The puppy's legs sprawled in all directions.

to sit or lie in a relaxed position with the limbs spread out carelessly or ungracefully

He sprawled across the bed.

to spread out, extend, or be distributed in a straggling or irregular manner, as vines, buildings, handwriting, etc.

to crawl awkwardly with the aid of all the limbs; scramble.

to stretch out (the limbs) as in sprawling.

to spread out or distribute in a straggling manner.

the act or an instance of sprawling; a sprawling posture.

a straggling array of something.

verb

straighten

verb

drape , extend , flop , lie , lie spread-eagle , loll , lounge , ramble , recline , sit , slouch , slump , spread , straddle , straggle , stretch , trail , spread-eagle , spill , relax