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to stretch
01
to make something longer, looser, or wider, especially by pulling it
Transitive: to stretch sth
Example
He carefully stretched the dough to create a thin crust for the pizza.
He stretched the rubber tubing before securing it to the metal frame.
While sewing, she was carefully stretching the waistband for a comfortable fit.
02
to extend one's body parts or one's entire body to full length
Transitive: to stretch one's body or body parts
Example
Every morning, she begins her day with a series of yoga poses to stretch her body and improve flexibility.
Sitting at the desk for hours, he takes regular breaks to stand up and stretch his arms and legs to relieve stiffness.
The cat woke up from its nap and proceeded to stretch its legs and arch its back before hopping off the couch.
03
to become longer, looser, or wider
Intransitive
Example
With regular use, the fabric of the hammock began to stretch.
Over time, the leather belt started to stretch, losing its original shape and becoming wider.
With each passing mile, the elastic in the running shorts began to stretch.
04
to cover a significant distance or expanse
Intransitive: to stretch some distance
Example
The forest stretches deep into the wilderness, home to a diverse range of plant and animal species.
Along the coast, sandy beaches stretch as far as the eye can see.
The wheat fields stretch for miles across the countryside.
05
to exaggerate and embellish the meaning or significance of something out of bounds
Transitive: to stretch an account or fact
Example
The celebrity 's account of the incident was stretched for dramatic effect.
In his autobiography, the author stretched the events of his childhood to create a more compelling narrative.
To boost sales, the salesperson tried to stretch the features of the product.
06
to pull something tight, causing it to become taut or elongated
Transitive: to stretch sth
Example
The tailor stretched the fabric over the dress form to ensure a snug fit.
The gymnast stretched the elastic band before launching into her routine.
The rock climber carefully stretched the rope to anchor it securely to the cliff.
07
to straighten and extend one's body or limbs
Intransitive
Example
The dancer paused to stretch before starting the rehearsal.
The cat woke up from its nap and stretched, arching its back and extending its claws.
The gymnast finished her routine and then took a moment to stretch.
Stretch
01
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
02
exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
03
a straightaway section of a racetrack
04
the capacity for being stretched
05
an unbroken period of time during which you do something
stretch
01
easily stretched
Παράδειγμα
He carefully stretched the dough to create a thin crust for the pizza.
He stretched the rubber tubing before securing it to the metal frame.
While sewing, she was carefully stretching the waistband for a comfortable fit.
She decided to stretch the fabric before sewing to ensure it would fit properly.
The fitness trainer will guide you on how to stretch your muscles properly.
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