1. stretched out horizontally; extended forward
Usage: technical; biology

Examples

• The insect’s porrect antennae helped it detect chemical signals.
• The bird held its neck in a porrect position while feeding.
• The botanist noted the porrect stamens extending from the flower.
• With porrect arms, the dancer maintained perfect balance.
• The porrect branches of the tree created a distinctive silhouette.