Szukaj
to stretch
01
rozciągać, wydłużać
to make something longer, looser, or wider, especially by pulling it
Transitive: to stretch sth
Example
She decided to stretch the fabric before sewing to ensure it would fit properly.
While sewing, she was carefully stretching the waistband for a comfortable fit.
He carefully stretched the dough to create a thin crust for the pizza.
02
rozciągać, wydłużać
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.
The cat woke up from its nap and proceeded to stretch its legs and arch its back before hopping off the couch.
Before starting the race, the sprinter takes a moment to stretch his muscles and warm up his body.
03
rozciągać się, wydłużać się
to become longer, looser, or wider
Intransitive
Example
After washing the sweater in hot water, it began to stretch, becoming looser and more comfortable to wear.
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.
04
rozciągać się, powiększać się
to cover a significant distance or expanse
Intransitive: to stretch some distance
Example
The wheat fields stretch for miles across the countryside.
Along the coast, sandy beaches stretch as far as the eye can see.
The forest stretches deep into the wilderness, home to a diverse range of plant and animal species.
05
przesadzać, wyolbrzymiać
to exaggerate and embellish the meaning or significance of something out of bounds
Transitive: to stretch an account or fact
Example
The marketing team decided to stretch the truth in their advertisement, making exaggerated claims
To boost sales, the salesperson tried to stretch the features of the product.
The celebrity 's account of the incident was stretched for dramatic effect.
06
rozciągać, naciągać
to pull something tight, causing it to become taut or elongated
Transitive: to stretch sth
Example
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.
He stretched the canvas tightly over the wooden frame before beginning to paint.
07
rozciągnąć się, naciągnąć
to straighten and extend one's body or limbs
Intransitive
Example
After sitting at the desk for hours, she stood up and stretched.
The cat woke up from its nap and stretched, arching its back and extending its claws.
Before going for a run, the athlete took a moment to stretch.
Stretch
01
rozciąganie, wydłużenie
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
02
rozciąganie, ćwiczenie rozciągające
exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
03
prosta, odcinek prosty
a straightaway section of a racetrack
04
rozciąganie, elastyczność
the capacity for being stretched
05
okres, odcinek
an unbroken period of time during which you do something
stretch
01
rozciągliwy, elastyczny
easily stretched
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