cupped
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- uncupped adjective
Etymology
Origin of cupped
Example Sentences
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Kessler cupped the fuzz in both hands and brought it close to his face.
From Literature
He opened the last juice pack and carefully poured some into his cupped hand for Moose, who lapped it eagerly.
From Literature
He knelt beside it and cupped his hands around his mouth.
From Literature
As she spoke, Lina's face creased and she cupped it in her hands.
From BBC
Then he looked at Israel’s hands, the way they were cupped together to form a safe little nest.
From Literature
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