Meaning of 'stretch'

adjective

easily stretched

Example: "stretch hosiery"

noun

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

Synonyms: reaching

noun

extension to or beyond the ordinary limit

Example: "running at full stretch"

noun

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

Synonyms: stretching

noun

a straightaway section of a racetrack

noun

the capacity for being stretched

Synonyms: stretchiness stretchability

noun

a large and unbroken expanse or distance

Example: "a stretch of highway"

noun

an unbroken period of time during which you do something

Example: "there were stretches of boredom"

Synonyms: stint

verb

extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body

Synonyms: extend

verb

extend one's body or limbs

Example: "Let's stretch for a minute--we've been sitting here for over 3 hours"

Synonyms: stretch out

verb

increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance

Example: "stretch the soup by adding some more cream"

Synonyms: extend

verb

become longer by being stretched and pulled

Example: "The fabric stretches"

verb

make long or longer by pulling and stretching

Example: "stretch the fabric"

Synonyms: elongate

verb

corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance

Synonyms: dilute

verb

extend the scope or meaning of

verb

pull in opposite directions

Example: "During the Inquisition, the torturers would stretch their victims on a rack"

verb

lie down comfortably

Example: "To enjoy the picnic, we stretched out on the grass"

Synonyms: stretch out

verb

extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length

Synonyms: extend stretch out unfold

verb

occupy a large, elongated area

Example: "The park stretched beneath the train line"

Synonyms: stretch along

adjective

having an elongated seating area