outstretch — to extend or stretch out (one's arms, legs, etc.) as far as possible
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to extend or stretch out (one's arms, legs, etc.) as far as possible
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaʊtˌstrɛtʃ/
Korean meaning: (팔, 다리 등을) 쭉 뻗다, 펴다
Korean pronunciation: **아웃**스트레치
Example Sentences
- The cat outstretched its paws to catch the laser pointer dot.
- He outstretched his arms to measure the width of the door.
- The yoga instructor told us to outstretch our limbs completely.
outstretch
VERB//ˈaʊtˌstrɛtʃ//
to extend or stretch out (one's arms, legs, etc.) as far as possible
to extend or stretch out (one's arms, legs, etc.) as far as possible
Outstretch your arms, then sketch the stretch of dawn!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'out'(밖으로)과 'stretch'(늘이다)가 결합된 합성어로, 몸의 일부를 최대한 멀리 뻗는다는 의미가 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The cat outstretched its paws to catch the laser pointer dot.”
“He outstretched his arms to measure the width of the door.”
“The yoga instructor told us to outstretch our limbs completely.”
“The scarecrow outstretched its arms to look more intimidating to birds.”
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