\Sprawl\ (spr[add]l), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Sprawled}
(spr[add]ld); p. pr. & vb. n. {Sprawling}.] [OE. spraulen;
cf. Sw. sprattla to sprawl, dial. Sw. spralla, Dan.
sp[ae]lle, spr[ae]lde, D. spartelen, spertelen, to flounder,
to struggle.]
1. To spread and stretch the body or limbs carelessly in a
   horizontal position; to lie with the limbs stretched out
   ungracefully.
2. To spread irregularly, as vines, plants, or tress; to
   spread ungracefully, as chirography.
3. To move, when lying down, with awkward extension and
   motions of the limbs; to scramble in creeping.
         The birds were not fledged; but upon sprawling and
         struggling to get clear of the flame, down they
         tumbled.                              --L'Estrange.