Extended or stretched out.
outstretched
Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for outstretched.
Editorial note
You mean to tell me they hold it like arm outstretched in front of them?
Quick take
Extended or stretched out.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of outstretched gathered in one view.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for outstretched.
adjective
Extended or stretched out.
Example sentences
You mean to tell me they hold it like arm outstretched in front of them?
People wanting a ride could use a special hand signal, with their arm outstretched and thumb pointing up.
Are you always holding it outstretched on your hand, anticipating a cop to drive by any second?
As an anecdotal data point, my daughter could stand on my outstretched hand pretty much from the time she could stand.
Linked story is of an unarmed teen, with hands outstretched being killed by police.
Best typing posture I've found is holding phone with thumb and pinky with other fingers outstretched over phone screen.
Might as well just get money from the people directly with outstretched hands.
Falling off a bike almost always ends up head-first, with arms outstretched to brace yourself (broken collar-bone from the impact) or not (broken helmet/head).
Not arm outstretched, like my dad, but only slightly bent.
> Not arm outstretched, like my dad LOL, didn't know my brother was on hackernews, too.
I remember staring at the computer screen--light green letters on dark--then at the clock, and finally at my outstretched fingers held a foot in front of my face.
There are too many people waiting with outstretched hands to take advantage of you, or feet waiting to trip you — mostly to assure that you don't threaten their success in this negative-sum game.
Quote examples
My selection of "howdy" was the most basic thing I could do to create that kind of endearing outstretched hand.
Imagine Senator Palpatine zapping with Mace Windu the Force lighting out of his outstretched arms with a gleeful look, gloating "Unlimited Power!" Oh, not like that?
"My heart goes out to you" with a throwing gesture that ends with your arm outstretched.
Pay up!" Depending on who actually pays, the tweak may or may not get made, but the important thing is to revisit the issue often and to revisit the donors with outstretched hands.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use outstretched in a sentence?
You mean to tell me they hold it like arm outstretched in front of them?
What does outstretched mean?
Extended or stretched out.
What part of speech is outstretched?
outstretched is commonly used as adjective.