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

“Ork?” repeated the penguin, nibbling at the metal handle of the refrigerator door with his upstretched beak.

From Literature

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

From Washington Post

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

From New York Times

He ran the last steps and rose on his hind feet, his head and upstretched paws high above Julius’s head.

From Literature

Her upstretched arm no longer beckons.

From Washington Post