1. Spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
   "sprawling handwriting";
   - straggling, rambling, straggly

1. An ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about
   "The toddler's sprawling on the floor made it difficult to dress him";
   - sprawl

1. Sit or lie with one's limbs spread out
   "The teenagers sprawled on the couch while watching TV"
    
2. Go, come, or spread in a rambling or irregular way
   "Branches sprawling out quite far";
   - straggle, ramble

See also: untidy

Type of: attitude, distribute, lie, position, posture, sit, sit down, spread

Encyclopedia: Sprawling