outstretched hand

Frequency: 8.220.1 per million words

A hand extended to its full length, often to offer or receive something.

outstretchedADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

hand

Examples (10)

  • He extended an outstretched hand in a gesture of friendship.
  • With an outstretched hand, she welcomed the refugees.
  • The child reached out an outstretched hand for the toy.
  • She offered an outstretched hand to help him up.
  • His outstretched hand was met with a firm handshake.
  • The politician greeted the crowd with an outstretched hand.
  • I saw his outstretched hand trying to catch the falling object.
  • Through the darkness, I felt her comforting outstretched hand.
  • An outstretched hand can symbolize both welcome and desperation.
  • He waited patiently, his outstretched hand ready to receive the offering.