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outstretch Definition

out·stretch (o̵ut′strech)

transitive verb

  1. to stretch out; extend
  2. to stretch beyond

outstretch Usage Examples

Object

  • arm: The father stands on the ground below with outstretched arms, calling to his son, " Jump!
  • paw: The next ball is tipped off outside edge but drops inches short of Strauss's outstretched paws.
  • palm: The card is shown front and back before being placed in the magician's outstretched palm.
  • wing: The bird even rock hops with outstretched wings to emphasize its power.
  • finger: Adam's left hand reaches out and is touched by the outstretched finger of God.
  • hand: His victory salute included pointing inwards with both outstretched hands: " Look at me, " he was clearly saying.

Preposition: with

  • palm: How many times did you see a white-shirted player standing with his arms outstretched with palms up saying ' what for?

Infinitive complement

  • dry: Cormorants can often be seen on the rocks with wings outstretched to dry.

Modifying Another Word

  • fully: Front of Trunk Stretch Lie down on the floor, fully outstretched.
  • far: The death casualties in Bomber Command far outstretched those of any other arm of the services.
  • slightly: Keeping your arm slightly outstretched allows you to keep the line taut and clear of your hoses and tank.