Just as "arms akimbo" has a very specific meaning, is there an "arms __" that specifically means what I described in the title?
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I don't know of a single word that describes this. When I read your question, my first thought was the line from Pearl Jam's Jeremy: Among friends, I jokingly refer to this pose as sticking the landing (as a gymnast might). YMCA interruptus is sillier and not as clear, but remains an amusing option. |
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Not one word, but I'd say you hit the nail squarely on the head in the question when you said arms overhead in a Y-shape. I instantly knew exactly what you meant. |
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"upraised arms" or "arms upraised" |
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as a flight deck hand signal it means/called "fold" or "spread wings"
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People often use "raised (as if) in supplication" to describe that position, which can go from a "Y" shape to straight overhead. I don't know if there's a precise word for it, though. I'm curious to see if there is. |
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