Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cupped-hand
noun
/kʌpt hænd/
Definition
A hand that is shaped like a cup, typically used to hold or carry something.
Examples
- She held the water in her cupped hands, careful not to spill any.
- He offered a few seeds in his cupped hand to the hungry birds.
- The child scooped up the sand with her cupped hands.
Meaning
Cupped-hand refers to the position of the hand when it is curved and fingers are positioned inward to form a bowl-like shape, allowing for the easy gathering or support of small objects or liquids.
Synonyms
- holding hand
- gathering hand
- cradled hand
