Trees stand still, arms outstretched.

Meaning: This sentence describes the trees in the winter landscape as being still and motionless.

Choice of Words: Trees are tall plants with woody stems and branches. Stand means to be in an upright position. Still means not moving. Arms are the parts of the body that connect the hands to the shoulders. Outstretched means stretched out or extended. So, "Trees stand still, arms outstretched" means that the trees are not moving and their branches are spread out.

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