upstretched

American  

[uhp-strecht] / ʌpˈstrɛtʃt /

adjective

1. stretched upward, as the arms.

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upstretched British  

/ ʌpˈstrɛtʃt /

adjective

1. (esp of the arms) stretched or raised up

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Etymology

Origin of upstretched

First recorded in 1555–65; up- + stretch + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Bouncers scrambled to prevent injuries as bodies went every which way, including parallel to the ceiling on upstretched hands.

From Washington Post • Jul. 17, 2019

He showed Mr. Winkler how to stretch his dough further, resting it on Mr. Winkler’s upstretched thumbs.

From New York Times • Aug. 10, 2018

Then I rushed at him, arms upstretched, roaring.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2015

Their arms upstretched, the crowd bobbed to the beat as the duo cycled through their set of hits, and, judging from audience reaction, soon-to-be hits.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 20, 2013

He carried it, arms upstretched, toward the pit, and threw Encanis in.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss