cupped
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- uncupped adjective
Etymology
Origin of cupped
Example Sentences
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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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He knelt beside it and cupped his hands around his mouth.
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As she spoke, Lina's face creased and she cupped it in her hands.
From BBC
Then he looked at Israel’s hands, the way they were cupped together to form a safe little nest.
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