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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › de › worterbuchSTRETCH | Bedeutung im Cambridge Englisch Wörterbuch

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   2 days ago · STRETCH Bedeutung, Definition STRETCH: 1. to cause something to reach, often as far as possible, in a particular direction: 2. to make….

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4. www.womenshealthmag.com › uk › fitness11 best mobility exercises for full-body flexibility - Women's...

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   4 days ago · Stretching on the other hand is a training method that can improve flexibility (one of the key components of mobility). And there are two key ways to stretch: Dynamic stretches; Static...

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   5 days ago · Summary. Stretching feels good no matter when you do it. It is also great for your body. But there is a time when you probably shouldn't stretch. As fitness science has evolved, we...

6. indianexpress.com › article › health-wellnessBack pain from bad posture? Why these 5 stretch exercises work

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   6 days ago · A wrong posture, wrong exercise, no exercise and zero stimulation of the back and the spine can result in pain. Considering that most of us rarely maintain posture through the rush of a working day, there are simple exercises which can ease the tension on the spine, pelvis, muscles, tendons, joints, bones and discs.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › stretch pantsStretch pants - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   5 days ago · Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples... Word Family. stretch pants. the "stretch pants" family. trousers made of a stretchy fabric.

8. www.wionews.com › web-stories › life-fun6 Benefits of Stretching in the Morning - WION

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   5 days ago · Stretching in the morning can naturally energise your body and make you feel refreshed to start the day by relieving tension and improving blood flow. Improves Blood Circulation Morning stretches can improve blood flow in the muscles as well as the absorption of oxygen and nutrients.

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   5 days ago · A physical therapist can show you specific and tailored stretches and strengthening exercises for your spine designed to keep your spine from deviating from being straight, and if need be, treat your spinal muscles with therapeutic treatments such as therapeutic ultrasound or electronic muscle stimulation.