outsweep

/ˈaʊtswiːp/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of moving or extending something outwards, especially the branches or limbs of a tree.

“The gardener carefully surveyed the damage caused by the recent storm’s outsweep.”

2. verb

to move or extend something outwards, especially the branches or limbs of a tree.

“The tree’s roots outsweep the entire garden, threatening to damage the fence.”

Synonyms

  • outspread
  • outstretch

Antonyms

  • inward
  • retreat