protensive

/prəˈtɛnsɪv/
adjective
  1. Tending to stretch out or extend; having the quality of extending forward or outward.
    • The protensive branches of the willow tree created a natural canopy.
    • The artist used protensive lines to give the painting a sense of movement.
    • Her protensive gestures made her storytelling more engaging.
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