stretch

/stɹˈɛt‍ʃ/

/ˈstɹɛtʃ/

[verb] [noun] [adjective]

to stretch

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to make something longer, looser, or wider, especially by pulling it

synonyms : elongate

to extend one's body parts or one's entire body to full length

synonyms : extend

to become longer, looser, or wider

antonyms : shrink

occupy a large, elongated area

synonyms : stretch along

extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length

synonyms : extend

stretch out

unfold

extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly

pull in opposite directions

lie down comfortably

synonyms : stretch out

extend one's body or limbs

synonyms : stretch out

increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance

synonyms : extend

corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones

synonyms : adulterate

Stretch

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

synonyms : reach

reaching

a large and unbroken expanse or distance

exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent

synonyms : stretching

a straightaway section of a racetrack

extension to or beyond the ordinary limit

the capacity for being stretched

synonyms : stretchability

stretchiness

an unbroken period of time during which you do something

synonyms : stint

stretch

[ADJECTIVE]

easily stretched

having an elongated seating area

Examples

1. The athlete stretched his calf muscles to relieve tension in the heels.

2. The railroad stretched into the distance, vanishing at the horizon.

3. Fire crews have been operating at full stretch.

4. By no stretch of the imagination does the factory operate efficiently.

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