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outstretch
/ ˌaʊtˈstrɛtʃ /
verb
- to extend or expand; stretch out
- to stretch or extend beyond
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- outstretcher noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of outstretch1
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Example Sentences
On their left the great outstretch of valley and wood lay drowned in the suave uncertainties of the summer night.
Every morning will they thus outstretch themselves, every evening will they droop and wait—until he comes.
There is something tragic to me in the outstretch of a city.
In act how bitter did he seem, with wings Buoyant outstretch'd and feet of nimblest tread!
However, the light will pale, the dusty miles outstretch their length once more, and the pilgrim find himself wearier than ever.
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