spread-eagle vs athletics

spread-eagle is not a noun while athletics is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
spread-eagle	No	Yes	Yes	No
athletics	Yes	No	No	No

spread-eagle (noun)	athletics (noun)
	an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
	participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity
	a contest between athletes

spread-eagle (adjective)	athletics (adjective)
with arms and legs stretched out and apart

spread-eagle (verb)	athletics (verb)
stretch out completely
defeat disastrously
stand with arms and legs spread out
execute a spread eagle on skates, with arms and legs stretched out
stretch over