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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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   Definitions of stretch. verb. extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body. “ Stretch your legs!”. synonyms: extend. see more. verb. extend one's body or limbs. “Let's stretch for a minute--we've been sitting here for over 3 hours”.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishstretch verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of stretch verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTRETCH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · to stretch sheets out to dry. 4. to cause to reach or extend over a given space, distance, or time. to stretch pipelines across a continent. 5. a. to cause to reach or extend farther or too far; force or strain. b. to strain in interpretation, application, scope, etc. to questionable or unreasonable limits.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › stretchStretch - definition of stretch by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To lengthen, widen, or distend: stretched the sweater out of shape. 2. To cause to extend from one place to another or across a given space: stretched the banner between two poles. 3. To make taut; tighten: stretched the tarpaulin until it ripped. 4. To reach or put forth; extend: stretched out his hand. 5. a.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSTRETCH | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   to become longer or wider, or to pull something so that it becomes longer or wider: Don't pull my sweater - you'll stretch it. Fewer examples. The fibres allow the material to stretch. The skin is then stretched across the top of the drum. The balloon will stretch as it is filled with gas.

7. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › stretchstretch - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Apr 3, 2024 · ( transitive) To lengthen by pulling . I stretched the rubber band until it almost broke. ( intransitive) To lengthen when pulled. The rubber band stretched almost to the breaking point. ( transitive) To pull tight . First, stretch the skin over the frame of the drum.

8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › stretchstretch | meaning of stretch in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   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.