intransitive verb.
To lengthen, widen, or distend.
intransitive verb.
To cause to extend from one place to another or across a given space.
intransitive verb.
To make taut; tighten.
intransitive verb.
To reach or put forth; extend.
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To extend (oneself or one's limbs, for example) to full length.
intransitive verb.
To extend (oneself) when lying down.
intransitive verb.
To put to torture on the rack.
intransitive verb.
To wrench or strain (a muscle, for example).
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intransitive verb.
To extend or enlarge beyond the usual or proper limits.
intransitive verb.
To subject to undue strain.
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To expand in order to fulfill a larger function.
intransitive verb.
To increase the quantity of by admixture or dilution.
intransitive verb.
To prolong.
intransitive verb.
To fell by a blow.
intransitive verb.
To become lengthened, widened, or distended.
intransitive verb.
To extend or reach over a distance or area or in a given direction.
intransitive verb.
To lie down at full length.
intransitive verb.
To extend one's muscles or limbs, as after prolonged sitting or on awakening.
intransitive verb.
To extend over a given period of time.
noun.
The act of stretching or the state of being stretched.
noun.
The extent or scope to which something can be stretched; elasticity.
noun.
A continuous or unbroken length, area, or expanse.
noun.
A straight section of a racecourse or track, especially the section leading to the finish line.
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noun.
A continuous period of time.
noun.
A term of imprisonment.
noun.
The last stage of an event, period, or process.
noun.
A series of movements in which a pitcher, standing with the glove side facing home plate, raises both hands to the height of the head and then lowers them to the chest or waist for a short pause before pitching the ball. It is used especially when runners are on base because it gives base runners less time to steal than they have during a full windup.
adjective.
Made of an elastic material that stretches easily.
adjective.
Of, relating to, or being a vehicle, such as a limousine or passenger jet, having an extended seating area that provides extra space for more passengers, leg room, or amenities.
idiom.
(stretch (one's) legs) To go for a walk, especially after a lengthy period of sitting.