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stretch
[strech]
verb (used with object)
to draw out or extend (oneself, a body, limbs, wings, etc.) to the full length or extent (often followed byout ).
to stretch oneself out on the ground.
to hold out, reach forth, or extend (one's arm, head, etc.).
to extend, spread, or place (something) so as to reach from one point or place to another.
to stretch a rope across a road.
to draw tight or taut.
to stretch the strings of a violin.
to lengthen, widen, distend, or enlarge by tension.
to stretch a rubber band.
Antonyms: ,to draw out, extend, or enlarge unduly.
The jacket was stretched at the elbows.
to extend, force, or make serve beyond the normal or proper limits; strain.
to stretch the imagination; to stretch the facts; to stretch food to feed extra guests; to stretch money to keep within a budget.
to extend or strain (oneself ) to the utmost, as by intense exertion; tax.
to increase the quantity of (a beverage, food, paint, etc.) by dilution or admixing.
They caught the bartender stretching the gin with water.
Radio and Television.to prolong or slow down (action or pace) in order not to end too early.
to stretch a show; to stretch the action two minutes.
verb (used without object)
to recline at full length (usually followed byout ).
to stretch out on a couch.
to extend the hand or to reach, as for something.
to extend over a distance or area or in a particular direction.
The forest stretches for miles.
to extend in time.
His memory stretches back to his early childhood.
to stretch oneself by extending the limbs and lengthening the muscles to the utmost.
to stretch and yawn.
to become stretched, or admit of being stretched, to greater length, width, etc., as any elastic or ductile material.
Antonyms: ,Radio and Television.to reduce the pace or slow down the action of a radio or television program.
noun
an act or instance of stretching.
the state of being stretched.
a continuous length, distance, tract, or expanse.
a stretch of meadow.
Synonyms: , ,Horse Racing.the backstretch or homestretch of a racetrack.
Baseball.a short windup, usually used to keep base runners from taking too long a lead, in which the pitcher starts the pitching motion with hands together at the waist, raises them to or above the head, brings them back to the waist, and, after a momentary pause, delivers the ball.
an extent in time; duration.
for a stretch of ten years.
elasticity or capacity for extension.
Slang.a term of imprisonment.
He's doing a stretch in the pen.
the act or fact of stretching or extending something beyond reasonable or proper limits.
You wouldn't call her a genius by any stretch of the imagination. It's quite a stretch for me to believe his story.
(initial capital letter)a nickname for a tall, lanky person.
adjective
made of synthetic or composite yarn having a sufficiently low denier or having been subjected to any of several special mechanical treatments to permit increased elasticity.
stretch girdle; stretch pants.
(of yarn) modified or twisted so as to afford high elasticity.
Also stretched. of or relating to a conveyance, as a limousine or airliner, whose seating area is expanded to carry more passengers or afford greater legroom and to allow space for other comforts and amenities.
stretch
/ ٰɛʃ /
verb
to draw out or extend or be drawn out or extended in length, area, etc
to extend or be extended to an undue degree, esp so as to distort or lengthen permanently
to extend (the limbs, body, etc)
(tr) to reach or suspend (a rope, etc) from one place to another
(tr) to draw tight; tighten
to reach or hold (out); extend
to extend in time
the course stretched over three months
(intr; foll by for, over, etc) (of a region, etc) to extend in length or area
(intr) (esp of a garment) to be capable of expanding, as to a larger size
socks that will stretch
(tr) to put a great strain upon or extend to the limit
to injure (a muscle, tendon, ligament, etc) by means of a strain or sprain
to make do with (limited resources)
to stretch one's budget
informal(tr) to expand or elaborate (a story, etc) beyond what is credible or acceptable
that's stretching it a bit
(tr; often passive) to extend, as to the limit of one's abilities or talents
archaicto hang or be hanged by the neck
to make a concession or exception not usually made
to exaggerate
to take a walk, esp after a period of inactivity
noun
the act of stretching or state of being stretched
a large or continuous expanse or distance
a stretch of water
extent in time, length, area, etc
capacity for being stretched, as in some garments
( as modifier )
stretch pants
horse racing the section or sections of a racecourse that are straight, esp the final straight section leading to the finishing line
slanga term of imprisonment
with some difficulty; by making a special effort
if really necessary or in extreme circumstances
at one time
Other 51Թ Forms
- stretchable adjective
- stretchability noun
- nonstretchable adjective
- prestretch verb (used with object)
- unstretchable adjective
- unstretched adjective
- well-stretched adjective
- ˈٰٳ adjective
- ˌٰٳˈٲ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of stretch1
Idioms and Phrases
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Guy Pepper's brilliant strength to shake off two tacklers and touch down in the corner almost stretched Bath's lead further only for the score to be scratched for a knock-on by Will Muir.
We also work on stretching and floor exercises.
The court battle has drawn on precedents that stretch back to the foundation of the country, offering starkly contrasting visions of federal authority and states’ rights.
Sensational from tee to green, he actually missed decent opportunities down the stretch to add to his 11 birdies over the first two rounds before that brilliant par save at the final hole.
It’s not uncommon to see lines of customers stretching the length of the counter as they wait for charred meats on a layer of crispy cheese and fresh blue corn tortillas.
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