1. shaped like a cup; curved inward

1. past tense of cup; formed into the shape of a cup with the hands

Examples

• She cupped her hands to catch the rainwater.
• The flower had cupped petals that held dewdrops.
• He cupped his ear to hear the whispered conversation.
• The cupped leaves collected water after the storm.
• She cupped the small bird gently in her palms.
• The cupped shape of the bowl made it perfect for soup.