Outstretched
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /aʊtˈstɹɛt͡ʃt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Outstretched is an adjective meaning Extended or stretched out.
Meaning
Extended or stretched out.
More Meanings
- simple past and past participle of outstretch
Example Sentences
They ran towards each other with arms outstretched, and the credits rolled.
After Gervinho had been brilliantly denied an early shot on goal by Mats Hummels' outstretched boot, the German champions made a mockery of their fourth-seeding in this season's group-stage draw.
Synonyms for outstretched
Depending on context, synonyms include extended.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include extended, taut, tight, strained, vast, uptight.
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