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   stretch

   /strɛtʃ/

   verb

   • 1. (of something soft or elastic) be made or be capable of being made longer or wider without tearing or breaking: "my jumper 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
   • ▪ (of finances or resources) be sufficient or adequate for a certain purpose: "my budget won't stretch to a weekend at a health farm" Similar be sufficient forbe enough forcoverreach toaffordhave the money for
   • 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"
   • ▪ 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 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 home straight: 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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   Why is stretching important?

   • So it gives you as much range of motion as you can handle to prevent tissue damage and injury. When your muscles are not strong enough to stabilize and protect the joint you’re trying to stretch, your brain will automatically stiffen that area for your own good. As we age, our bodily functions naturally slow down.

   Why Am I So Inflexible? Is There Any Hope? — Yoga Kali

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   Is stretching a good exercise plan?

   • It's helpful to include stretching in your exercise plan. Stretching can increase flexibility and improve the range of motion in your joints, helping you move more freely. And the flexibility you gain from stretching might protect you from injury. Before stretching, warm up with 5 to 10 minutes of light activity.

   A guide to basic stretches - Mayo Clinic

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   Is a dynamic stretch better than a static stretch?

   • Not necessarily. Stretching a muscle to the full extent of your ability and holding it for 15 to 30 seconds is what's called a static stretch, and there's no harm in stretching that way as long you don't stretch until it hurts. But studies suggest a dynamic stretch is just as effective, and sometimes better, especially before your workout.

   Stretching and Flexibility: How to Stretch, When to Stretch - WebMD

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTRETCH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   STRETCH definition: 1. to cause something to reach, often as far as possible, in a particular direction: 2. to make…. Learn more.

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     STRETCH meaning: 1. to cause something to reach, often as...

   • Stretch in Traditional Chinese

     STRETCH translate: 伸展, 伸出;伸長;拉伸, 伸展，舒展（四肢）, 延伸, 展開，鋪開;延伸,...

   • Znaczenie Stretch, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     STRETCH definicja: 1. to cause something to reach, often as...

   • Stretch Yourself Out

     STRETCH (YOURSELF) OUT definition: 1. to lie with your legs...

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › stretchStretch Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of STRETCH is to extend (one's limbs, one's body, etc.) in a reclining position. How to use stretch in a sentence.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › stretchSTRETCH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Stretch definition: to draw out or extend (oneself, a body, limbs, wings, etc.) to the full length or extent (often followed by out). See examples of STRETCH used in a sentence.

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

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   If you say that something is a stretch, you mean that it goes beyond what is usual, true, or possible. Calling him a rock star is a bit of a stretch. We think it can be done, but it's a big, big stretch.

7. 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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › stretchSTRETCH | 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.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › stretchStretch - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To stretch is to extend or lengthen something beyond the normal length. You stretched both your vacation and the truth when you called out of work on Monday saying your flight home from Ibiza was canceled.