The action or an act of stretching physically; the fact of being stretched. An act of ‘stretching one's legs’; a walk taken for exercise. (Cf. 6c.)
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| 释义 | society > travel > aspects of travel > going on foot > [noun] > walking for exercise or recreation > an act of (12) stretch?1760 The action or an act of stretching physically; the fact of being stretched. An act of ‘stretching one's legs’; a walk taken for exercise. (Cf. 6c.) rax1790 A stretch, an act of stretching; a strain, a wrench. Also: the reach or influence of a person or thing. constitutional1829 A constitutional walk; a walk taken for health's sake, or for the benefit of the constitution. (Apparently this originated at the English… leg-stretcher1882 A walk; (sometimes) spec. one taken to stretch the legs after a period of sitting or inactivity. Cf. to stretch one's legs at leg, n. phrases 3k. walkies1929 A walk (with a dog). Frequently used as an invitation or command to go for a walk. Also (humorous) in speaking to a person. Subcategories:— short (2) — quick (4) — through natural surroundings (1) |
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