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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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   Why is stretching important?

   • So it gives you as much range of motion as you can handle to prevent tissue damage and injury. When your muscles are not strong enough to stabilize and protect the joint you’re trying to stretch, your brain will automatically stiffen that area for your own good. As we age, our bodily functions naturally slow down.

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   Is stretching a good exercise plan?

   • It's helpful to include stretching in your exercise plan. Stretching can increase flexibility and improve the range of motion in your joints, helping you move more freely. And the flexibility you gain from stretching might protect you from injury. Before stretching, warm up with 5 to 10 minutes of light activity.

   A guide to basic stretches - Mayo Clinic

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   Is a dynamic stretch better than a static stretch?

   • Not necessarily. Stretching a muscle to the full extent of your ability and holding it for 15 to 30 seconds is what's called a static stretch, and there's no harm in stretching that way as long you don't stretch until it hurts. But studies suggest a dynamic stretch is just as effective, and sometimes better, especially before your workout.

   Stretching and Flexibility: How to Stretch, When to Stretch - WebMD

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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.

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   stretch. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English stretch1 /stretʃ/ S3 W3 verb 1 make something bigger/looser a) [ intransitive, transitive] to make something bigger or looser by pulling it, or to become bigger or looser as a result of being pulled A spider’s web can stretch considerably without weakening.

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   Stretch definition: to draw out or extend (oneself, a body, limbs, wings, etc.) to the full length or extent (often followed by out). See examples of STRETCH used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › stretchstretch | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   stretch meaning: 1. to become longer or wider, or to pull something so that it becomes longer or wider: 2. to make…. Learn more.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionstretch verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   10 [transitive] stretch somebody/something to make use of all someone's skill, intelligence, etc. I need a job that will stretch me. She was never really stretched at school. The book really stretches your imagination. truth/belief; 11 [transitive] stretch something to use something in a way that would not normally be considered fair ...

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   [transitive] stretch the lead (to something) to increase your lead over somebody in a game or competition. A minute later, Kelly stretched their lead to eight points. somebody’s skill/intelligence [transitive] stretch somebody/something to make use of all somebody’s skill, intelligence, etc. I need a job that will stretch me.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › stretch_2stretch noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   The festival is being held on a stretch of parkland near the river. A narrow stretch of water separates the island from the mainland. She looked at the long stretches of white sands. a straight stretch of road; a wild uninhabited coastal stretch; an empty stretch of beach