an aggregation or continuous network of urban communities
"The city's rapid expansion has created a sprawling suburban sprawl that stretches for miles beyond the original town limits."
An ungainly sprawling posture.
"After a long hike, he collapsed onto the grass in an ungainly sprawling posture that made it hard for him to stand up again."
sit or lie with one's limbs spread out
"After a long day at work, she decided to sprawl across the sofa and watch television until her feet went numb."
To sit with the limbs spread out.
"After a long day at work, he sprawled across the sofa with his legs stretched out and arms resting on the armrests."