1. (

• conurbation ,
• urban_sprawl ,
• sprawl

) an aggregation or continuous network of urban communities ;

2. (

• sprawl ,
• sprawling

) an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about ;

1. (

• sprawl

) sit or lie with one's limbs spread out ;

2. (

• sprawl ,
• straggle ,

) go, come, or spread in a rambling or irregular way; "Branches straggling out quite far" ;