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Rack :: Rack (a.) An instrument or frame used for stretching, extending, retaining, or displaying, something..

Ribald :: Ribald (n./) A low, vulgar, brutal, foul-mouthed wretch; a lewd fellow..

Bugger :: Bugger (n.) A wretch; -- sometimes used humorously or in playful disparagement.

Strain :: Strain (a.) To stretch beyond its proper limit; to do violence to, in the matter of intent or meaning; as, to strain the law in order to convict an accused person..

Lie :: Lie (adj.) To rest extended on the ground, a bed, or any support; to be, or to put one's self, in an horizontal position, or nearly so; to be prostate; to be stretched out; -- often with down, when predicated of living creatures; as, the book lies on the table; the snow lies on the roof; he lies in his coffin..

Deplorable :: Deplorable (a.) Worthy of being deplored or lamented; lamentable; causing grief; hence, sad; calamitous; grievous; wretched; as, life's evils are deplorable..

Stretch :: Stretch (v. t.) To draw or pull out to greater length; to strain; as, to stretch a tendon or muscle..

Caitiff :: Caitiff (n.) A wretched or unfortunate man.

Overstrain :: Overstrain (v. t.) To stretch or strain too much; as to overstrain one's nerves.

Frame :: Frame (n.) A structure of four bars, adjustable in size, on which cloth, etc., is stretched for quilting, embroidery, etc..

Wretched :: Wretched (a.) Hatefully contemptible; despicable; wicked.

Vibration :: Vibration (n.) A limited reciprocating motion of a particle of an elastic body or medium in alternately opposite directions from its position of equilibrium, when that equilibrium has been disturbed, as when a stretched cord or other body produces musical notes, or particles of air transmit sounds to the ear. The path of the particle may be in a straight line, in a circular arc, or in any curve whatever..

Prostrate :: Prostrate (a.) Lying at length, or with the body extended on the ground or other surface; stretched out; as, to sleep prostrate..

Nonextensile :: Nonextensile (a.) Not extensile; incapable of being stretched.

Tight :: Tight (superl.) Not slack or loose; firmly stretched; taut; -- applied to a rope, chain, or the like, extended or stretched out..

Stretcher :: Stretcher (n.) A piece of timber used in building.

Pandiculation :: Pandiculation (n.) A stretching and stiffening of the trunk and extremities, as when fatigued and drowsy..

Cicada :: Cicada (n.) Any species of the genus Cicada. They are large hemipterous insects, with nearly transparent wings. The male makes a shrill sound by peculiar organs in the under side of the abdomen, consisting of a pair of stretched membranes, acted upon by powerful muscles. A noted American species (C. septendecim) is called the seventeen year locust. Another common species is the dogday cicada..

Intend :: Intend (v. t.) To stretch' to extend; to distend.

Erection :: Erection (n.) State of being stretched to stiffness; tension.

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