Add to word list stretched as far as possible or held out in front: outstretched arms (Definition of outstretched from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

The meaning of OUTSTRETCH is to stretch out : extend.

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If a part of the body of a person or animal is outstretched, it is stretched out as far as possible. She held her arms outstretched to warm her hands by the fire.

Definition of outstretched adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

OUTSTRETCH definition: to stretch forth; extend. See examples of outstretch used in a sentence.

Dec 27, 2025 · outstretched (comparative more outstretched, superlative most outstretched) Extended or stretched out. quotations

She ran toward him with outstretched [= open, outspread] arms.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2021 out•stretch (out′strech′), v.t. to stretch forth; extend: to outstretch one's hand in welcome. to stretch out; expand: …

outstretched meaning, definition, what is outstretched: stretched out to full length: Learn more.