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.

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

Define outstretched. outstretched synonyms, outstretched pronunciation, outstretched translation, English dictionary definition of outstretched. tr.v. out·stretched , out·stretch·ing , out·stretch·es …

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.

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

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

There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective outstretched, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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; …