Outstretched Meaning in English
word
aʊtˈstɹɛtʃt
owt-STRETCHT
aʊtstɹˈɛtʃt
owt-STRETCHT
Definition
When something, especially an arm, hand, or wing, is stretched out fully or extended to its full length.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used to describe limbs, wings, or objects physically extended. Common collocations: 'outstretched arms', 'outstretched hand'. Slightly formal or descriptive—rare in casual speech but frequent in books, journalism, and narration.
Spanish: extendido - estiradoPortuguese (BR): estendidoPortuguese (PT): estendidoChinese (Simplified): 伸出的Chinese (Traditional): 伸出的Hindi: फैला हुआArabic: ممتدBengali: প্রসারিত - টানাটান (দেহের অঙ্গের জন্য)Russian: вытянутый - распростёртыйJapanese: 伸ばした - 広げたVietnamese: duỗi ra - dang raKorean: 뻗은 - 펼친Turkish: uzatılmış - açılmışUrdu: پھیلا ہوا - درازIndonesian: terentang - terulur
Example Sentences
He helped her stand up with his outstretched hand.
basic
The bird sat with its wings outstretched.
basic
She greeted him with outstretched arms.
basic
The runner crossed the finish line with his arms outstretched in victory.
natural
He lay on the grass, eyes closed, and arms outstretched to the sky.
natural
The dog waited patiently, paw outstretched for a treat.
natural