outstretched
Syllables: out·stretched/aʊtˈstɹɛt͡ʃt/
outstretched adjective: extended or stretched out. Also the simple past and past participle of outstretch.
Adjective
outstretched (comparative more outstretched, superlative most outstretched)
- Extended or stretched out.
- 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.2011 September 13, Sam Lyon, “Borussia Dortmund 1 - 1 Arsenal”, in BBC
Also used as
outstretched is also the simple past and past participle of outstretch.
Forms of outstretched
| comparative | more outstretched |
|---|---|
| superlative | most outstretched |
Words formed from outstretched
Words that rhyme with outstretched
Questions about outstretched
- What does outstretched mean?
- Outstretched means extended or stretched out.
- What part of speech is outstretched?
- Outstretched is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce outstretched?
- Outstretched is pronounced /aʊtˈstɹɛt͡ʃt/.
Words near outstretched in the dictionary
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