Stretch

English word definition — powered by WordNet

NOUN

a large and unbroken expanse or distance

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

a straightaway section of a racetrack

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

extension to or beyond the ordinary limit

an unbroken period of time during which you do something

the capacity for being stretched

VERB

occupy a large, elongated area

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

extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length

become longer by being stretched and pulled

make long or longer by pulling and stretching

lie down comfortably

pull in opposite directions

extend the scope or meaning of

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

increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance

extend one's body or limbs

ADJ

having an elongated seating area

easily stretched

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