outstretch

/ˈaʊtˌstreʊtʃ/ or /ˈaʊtˌstrɛtʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to stretch something, especially a part of the body, outward or upward

“She outstretched her arms to catch the falling object.”

2. noun

the act of stretching something, especially a part of the body, outward or upward

“She made a great outstretch to reach the top shelf.”

Synonyms

  • extend
  • stretch

Antonyms

  • retract
  • withdraw