Uk English Meaning of stretches

stretches

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Definitions and Meaning of stretches in English

stretches

to draw up (one's body) from a cramped, stooping, or relaxed position, to cause the limbs of (a person) to be pulled especially in torture, to extend over a continuous period, the act of stretching (as of the body), an exercise of something beyond ordinary or normal limits, a walk to relieve fatigue, to extend or expand as if by physical force, the position of a pitcher standing sideways to home plate so as to keep a runner close to a base, to become extended in length or breadth or both, to fell with or as if with a blow, easily stretched, to cause to reach or continue (as from one point to another or across a space), the act of stretching, to extend in length, to pull taut, an exercise of something (such as the understanding or the imagination) beyond ordinary or normal limits, longer than the standard size, to extend (one's limbs, one's body, etc.) in a reclining position, a term of imprisonment, to expand (as by improvisation) to fulfill a larger function, the ability to be stretched, homestretch, to extend (a hit) to an extra base usually by fast or daring running, to become extended in length or breadth, to make excessive demands on, to amplify or enlarge beyond natural or proper limits, the extent to which something may be stretched, to take a walk in order to relieve stiffness caused by prolonged sitting, the capacity for being stretched, to enlarge or distend especially by force, a stretch limousine, to extend one's body or limbs, to extend the legs, to become extended without breaking, to pull tight, to cause to reach or continue, exaggerate, homestretch sense 1, to lie down at full length, to extend (as one's body) in a flat position, either of the straight sides of a racecourse, a final stage (as of a contest or season), to enlarge or expand especially by force, to reach out, to extend or become extended in length or width or both, to go beyond what is strictly warranted in making a claim or concession, a continuous period of time, strain, an extent in length or area, an extension of the scope or application of something

FAQs About the word stretches

stretches

to draw up (one's body) from a cramped, stooping, or relaxed position, to cause the limbs of (a person) to be pulled especially in torture, to extend over a con

expansions,breadths,depths,distances,fields,Plains,reaches,sheets,spreads,Waste

minimises,belittles,plays down

stretched (out) => stretched, stretch (out) => stretch (out), stressing => stressing, stresses => stresses, stressed-out => stressed-out,