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stretching
stretch S0805700 (strĕch)v. stretched, stretch·ing, stretch·es v.tr.1. To lengthen, widen, or distend: stretched the sweater out of shape.2. To cause to extend from one place to another or across a given space: stretched the banner between two poles.3. To make taut; tighten: stretched the tarpaulin until it ripped.4. To reach or put forth; extend: stretched out his hand.5. a. To extend (oneself or one's limbs, for example) to full length: stretched her calves before running.b. To extend (oneself) when lying down: she stretched herself out on the couch.c. To put to torture on the rack.6. To wrench or strain (a muscle, for example).7. a. To extend or enlarge beyond the usual or proper limits: stretch the meaning of a word.b. To subject to undue strain: to stretch one's patience.8. a. To expand in order to fulfill a larger function: stretch a budget; stretch a paycheck.b. To increase the quantity of by admixture or dilution: stretch a meal by thinning the stew.9. To prolong: stretch out an argument.10. Informal To fell by a blow: stretched his opponent in the first round.v.intr.1. To become lengthened, widened, or distended.2. To extend or reach over a distance or area or in a given direction: "On both sides of us stretched the wet plain" (Ernest Hemingway).3. To lie down at full length: stretched out on the bed.4. To extend one's muscles or limbs, as after prolonged sitting or on awakening.5. To extend over a given period of time: "This story stretches over a whole generation" (William Golding).n.1. The act of stretching or the state of being stretched.2. The extent or scope to which something can be stretched; elasticity.3. A continuous or unbroken length, area, or expanse: an empty stretch of highway.4. A straight section of a racecourse or track, especially the section leading to the finish line.5. a. A continuous period of time.b. Slang A term of imprisonment: served a two-year stretch.c. Informal The last stage of an event, period, or process.6. Baseball 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.adj.1. Made of an elastic material that stretches easily: stretch pants.2. 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.
[Middle English strecchen, from Old English streccan.]
stretch′a·bil′i·ty n.stretch′a·ble adj.stretching (ˈstrɛtʃɪŋ) nthe activity of straightening the arms and legs and tightening the musclesstretching- aforcing - The term for stretching the amount of a dish to accommodate more people.
- extend, extent - Are based on Latin pandere, "stretch."
- oscitancy, pandiculation - Oscitancy is the act of yawning; pandiculation is an all-over stretching and yawning, as upon waking, from Latin pandere.
- racking one's brain - Figuratively, it means stretching, and is derived from the Tower of London's torture method.
Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  stretching - act of expanding by lengthening or wideningenlargement, expansion - the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scopetension - the action of stretching something tight; "tension holds the belt in the pulleys"extension - act of stretching or straightening out a flexed limb | | 2. | stretching - exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extentstretchexercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout - the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; "the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit"pandiculation - yawning and stretching (as when first waking up) |
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stretching [strech´ing] increasing something in one of its dimensions; extending. See exercise.stretching A massage technique that consists of pulling a body region or extremity away from its most anatomically neutral position. Stretching may occur with (active) or without (passive) the patient’s help.stretching Sports medicine An activity that ideally precedes exercise and is intended to keep the muscles supple and improve the joints' range of motion; in some exercises–eg, yoga, stretching is the exercise; a therapeutic maneuver designed to elongate shortened soft tissue structures and thereby ↑ flexibility. See Ballistic stretching. Cf Aerobic exercise. Patient discussion about stretchingQ. How to prevent Stretch Marks? I am pregnant and am starting to get Stretch Marks. How can I stop them?A. Stretch Marks are hereditary and some women get it while others don't. There are special creams out there in order to prevent stretch marks, however I recommend you take a good moisturizing cream and rub it on your stomach and anywhere else that you need to, every night after the bath. Q. I want to know why do all pregnant woman get stretch marks and how to treat them? I have given birth to a baby boy recently….it is joyous time on Christmas Eve. This is my second baby. During my previous delivery I didn’t get any stretch mark but now. I want to know why do all pregnant woman get stretch marks and how to treat them?A. not all women get stretchmarks during pregnancy. some women get them without being pregnant. Q. Are these stretch marks very common and how to avoid them? I mean which cream to be used? I am in my 8 th month. Everything is going good. Just a worry came when I saw one woman having stretch marks. Are these stretch marks very common and how to avoid them? I mean which cream to be used?A. Hi , this is my 2nd baby. During the last pregnancy I had stretch marks. I have seen some ladies, who do not have at all. I met one woman with 4 children she did not have any. One of my friend; had in the very first pregnancy. There are creams available for use by pregnant woman before and after pregnancy to avoid stretch marks altogether. More discussions about stretchingstretching
Related to stretching: Stretching exercises, Dynamic stretchingSynonyms for stretchingnoun act of expanding by lengthening or wideningRelated Words- enlargement
- expansion
- tension
- extension
noun exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extentSynonymsRelated Words- exercise
- exercising
- physical exercise
- physical exertion
- workout
- pandiculation
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