adj
outstretched
owt-STREHCHT
adj
1
Extended or reached out, especially an arm or hand.
"He greeted her with outstretched arms."
"The dog ran towards its outstretched leash."
How to Use Outstretched
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStretched out to full length, usually describing arms or hands.
Common pairings
outstretched arms
outstretched hand
Word Forms
more outstretched comparative, most outstretched superlative
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