cupped

American  

[kuhpt] / kʌpt /

adjective

1. hollowed out like a cup; cup-shaped.

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cupped British  

/ kʌpt /

adjective

1. hollowed like a cup; concave

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Other Word Forms

• uncupped adjective

Etymology

Origin of cupped

First recorded in 1790–1800; cup + -ed ³

Example Sentences

I cupped my hands and shouted into the darkness, but the wind was blowing against me and carried my voice away.

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I cupped his cheeks in my hands, kissed his tiny nose.

From Literature

Oliver perched on the opposite end of the couch, mug cupped between his hands.

From Literature

Kessler cupped the fuzz in both hands and brought it close to his face.

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He opened the last juice pack and carefully poured some into his cupped hand for Moose, who lapped it eagerly.

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