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   Stretch

   /streCH/

   

   verb

   • 1. (of something soft or elastic) be made or be capable of being made longer or wider without tearing or breaking: "my sweater stretched in the wash" Similar be elasticbe stretchybe stretchablebe tensile
   • ▪ cause (something) to become longer or wider by pulling it: "stretch the elastic" Similar pullpull outdraw outextendlengthenelongateexpanddistend
   • 2. straighten or extend one's body or a part of one's body to its full length, typically so as to tighten one's muscles or in order to reach something: "the cat yawned and stretched" Similar extendstraightenstraighten outunbendlie downreclinelean backbe recumbentbe prostratebe pronesprawldrape oneselfloungeloll
   • 3. extend or spread over an area or period of time: "the beach stretches for over four miles" Similar extendspreadcontinuerangeunfoldunrollbe unbrokencoverspan
   • ▪ last or cause to last longer than expected: "her nap had stretched to two hours" Similar prolonglengthenmake longerextendextend the duration ofdraw outspin outprotractOpposite shorten
   • 4. make great demands on the capacity or resources of: "the cost of the court case has stretched their finances to the limit" Similar put a strain onput great demands onovertaxoverextendbe too much fordrainsap
   • ▪ cause (someone) to make maximum use of their talents or abilities: "it's too easy—it doesn't stretch me"
   • ▪ adapt or extend the scope of (something) in a way that exceeds a reasonable or acceptable limit: informal "to describe her as sweet would be stretching it a bit" Similar bendstraindistortexaggerateoverstateembellishoverdrawinformal:lay it on thick

   noun

   • 1. an act of stretching one's limbs or body: "I got up and had a stretch" Similar reach outhold output outextendoutstretchthrust outstick outprofferofferliterary:outreachOpposite withdraw
   • ▪ the fact or condition of a muscle being stretched: "she could feel the stretch and pull of the muscles in her legs"
   • ▪ a phase of a pitcher's delivery, during which the arms are raised above and behind the head.
   • ▪ a shortened form of a pitcher's windup, typically used to prevent base runners from stealing or gaining a long lead.
   • ▪ the capacity of a material or garment to stretch or be stretched; elasticity: "stretch jeans"
   • ▪ a difficult or demanding task: informal "it was a stretch for me sometimes to come up with the rent"
   • 2. a continuous area or expanse of land or water: "a treacherous stretch of road" Similar expanseareatractbeltsweepextentspreadreachlengthdistance
   • ▪ a continuous period of time: "long stretches of time" Similar periodtimespelltermrunstintsessiontour of dutyshift
   • ▪ a period of time spent in prison: informal "a four-year stretch for tax fraud" Similar prison sentencesentenceprison terminformal:rap
   • ▪ a straight part of a racetrack, typically the homestretch: North American "he made a promising start, but faded down the stretch"
   • ▪ the distance covered on one tack.
   • 3. a stretch limo: informal "a chauffeur-driven stretch"

   Word Origin Old Englishstreccan, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch strekken and German strecken. The noun dates from the late 16th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. stretchability noun
   • 2. stretchable adjective

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › stretchStretch Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of STRETCH is to extend (one's limbs, one's body, etc.) in a reclining position. How to use stretch in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTRETCH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   STRETCH definition: 1. to cause something to reach, often as far as possible, in a particular direction: 2. to make…. Learn more.

4. www.mayoclinic.org › healthy-lifestyle › fitnessA guide to basic stretches - Mayo Clinic

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   Jun 18, 2024 · It's usually best to stretch after a workout. Keep stretches gentle and slow. Don't bounce. Breathe through your stretches. If you feel pain, you've stretched too far. Stretch until you feel a slight pull. Then hold the stretch for about 30 seconds. Repeat the stretch on both sides 2 to 4 times.

5. www.healthline.com › health › benefits-of-stretching9 Benefits of Stretching: How to Start, Safety Tips, and More - ...

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   Jun 18, 2018 · Aim to stretch 5 to 10 minutes before and after exercise. Stretching can help improve posture, mobility, and flexibility, and reduce pain and stress. Learn more about the benefits plus how to...

6. www.healthline.com › health › full-body-stretchFull-Body Stretching Routine: How-To, Benefits, Pictures, More - ...

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   Sep 18, 2020 · When putting together a full-body stretching routine, aim to include at least one stretch for each major muscle group in your body in order to reap the most benefits.

7. www.everydayhealth.com › fitness › stretching-guide-typesStretching: What It Is, Health Benefits, and Getting Started

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   Mar 27, 2024 · Stretching is a type of exercise that boosts flexibility and mobility by lengthening the muscles, either by extending them or with movement. Here’s what you need to know to get started with...

8. www.mayoclinic.org › healthy-lifestyle › fitnessStretching: Focus on flexibility - Mayo Clinic

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   Nov 18, 2023 · Help your joints move through their full range of motion. Increase muscle blood flow. Enable your muscles to work most effectively. Improve your ability to do daily activities. You may learn to enjoy the ritual of stretching before or after hitting the trail, ballet floor or soccer field.

9. www.verywellfit.com › relaxing-total-body-stretches-12311508 Total Body Stretching Exercises to Improve Flexibility -...

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   May 2, 2024 · These stretching exercises promote flexibility and relaxation while targeting all major muscles of the body, including those that are chronically tight like the chest, shoulders, back, arms, hips, and legs. Try to stretch every day, if you can, for better results.

10. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › stretching-routineStretching routine: Daily full body stretches and more - Medical...

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    Oct 5, 2020 · Completing a daily full-body stretch routine can benefit someone’s physical and mental well-being. The routine may incorporate both static and dynamic stretches.

11. www.healthline.com › health › why-do-we-stretchWhy Do We Stretch? Purpose, Benefits, Examples of Stretches - ...

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    Jan 25, 2021 · There are many reasons why we stretch. It can boost your flexibility, improve circulation, and reduce pain, stress, and tension in your muscles.