abspreizen
to splay out, spread a limb away from the body
verb AB-shpray-tsen Rare
Usage Note
Abspreizen means to extend a limb outward from the body — used in dance, physiotherapy, and anatomy. Das Bein abspreizen = to abduct the leg.
Examples
"Die Übung besteht darin, das Bein seitlich abzuspreizen."
Natural Translation
The exercise consists of spreading the leg out to the side.
Literal Translation
The exercise consists therein, the leg sideways to spread out.
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