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

Now Tuck was on the box, helping her, giving her his own shoulders to pull on, Miles and Jesse close at his sides, arms upstretched, eager to receive her bulk.

From "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbit