Word Adjective
outstretched
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /aʊtˈstɹɛtʃt/ UK /aʊtstɹˈɛtʃt/ out·stretched
Definition
adj.stretched out as far as possible. You use this to describe arms, legs, or even a hand that is reaching for something.
adj.stretched out to the maximum extent. Often used to describe limbs or physical gestures of reaching or offering.
Examples
“He held out his outstretched hand for help.”
“The athlete stood with his outstretched arms, waiting for the coach to shake his hand after the race.”
“The rescue team worked quickly to reach the stranded hikers, whose outstretched fingers were barely visible against the darkening sky.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
Updated