Splay (verb)

1. To spread or open out something, such as legs or fingers, in a wide or visible manner.
2. To spread or arrange something, such as a deck of cards, in a wide or visible manner.
3. To slant or tilt something, such as a building or a wall, out of a vertical or straight position.

Origin:

From the middle english word "splayen" meaning to spread out or open wide.

Examples:

1. The cat splayed its legs out as it stretched.
2. The builder splayed the wall to create more space in the room.
3. The child splayed its fingers out to show off its new ring.
4. The dealer splayed the cards out on the table.
5. The bird splayed its wings out to dry in the sun.