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Stretch :: Stretch (n.) A continuous line or surface; a continuous space of time; as, grassy stretches of land..

Distend :: Distend (v. t.) To extend in some one direction; to lengthen out; to stretch.

Execrable :: Execrable (a.) Deserving to be execrated; accursed; damnable; detestable; abominable; as, an execrable wretch..

Stretcher :: Stretch (n.) Course; direction; as, the stretch of seams of coal..

Reach :: Reach (v. t.) Hence, to deliver by stretching out a member, especially the hand; to give with the hand; to pass to another; to hand over; as, to reach one a book..

Reach :: Reach (v. t.) To extend to; to stretch out as far as; to touch by virtue of extent; as, his land reaches the river..

Groveler :: Groveler (n.) One who grovels; an abject wretch.

Tensor :: Tensor (n.) The ratio of one vector to another in length, no regard being had to the direction of the two vectors; -- so called because considered as a stretching factor in changing one vector into another. See Versor..

Elongate :: Elongate (a.) To lengthen; to extend; to stretch; as, to elongate a line..

Recreant :: Recreant (n.) One who yields in combat, and begs for mercy; a mean-spirited, cowardly wretch..

Vibrate :: Vibrate (v. i.) To move to and fro, or from side to side, as a pendulum, an elastic rod, or a stretched string, when disturbed from its position of rest; to swing; to oscillate..

Gallows :: Gallows (n. sing.) A wretch who deserves the gallows.

Rampallian :: Rampallian (n.) A mean wretch.

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..

Bench :: Bench (n.) A conformation like a bench; a long stretch of flat ground, or a kind of natural terrace, near a lake or river..

Intension :: Intension (n.) A straining, stretching, or bending; the state of being strained; as, the intension of a musical string..

Rack :: Rack (v. t.) To stretch or strain, in a figurative sense; hence, to harass, or oppress by extortion..

Snare :: Snare (n.) The gut or string stretched across the lower head of a drum.

Racket :: Racket (n.) A thin strip of wood, having the ends brought together, forming a somewhat elliptical hoop, across which a network of catgut or cord is stretched. It is furnished with a handle, and is used for catching or striking a ball in tennis and similar games..

Forlorn :: Forlorn (v. t.) Destitute; helpless; in pitiful plight; wretched; miserable; almost hopeless; desperate.

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