Definition of stretch

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

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Extend :: Extend (v. t.) To stretch out; to prolong in space; to carry forward or continue in length; as, to extend a line in surveying; to extend a cord across the street..
Galaxy :: Galaxy (n.) The Milky Way; that luminous tract, or belt, which is seen at night stretching across the heavens, and which is composed of innumerable stars, so distant and blended as to be distinguishable only with the telescope. The term has recently been used for remote clusters of stars..
Stretching :: Stretched (imp. & p. p.) of Stretc.
Stretch :: Stretch (n.) The reach or extent of a vessel's progress on one tack; a tack or board.
Stretcher :: Stretcher (n.) One of the rods in an umbrella, attached at one end to one of the ribs, and at the other to the tube sliding upon the handle..
Trend :: Trend (v. i.) To have a particular direction; to run; to stretch; to tend; as, the shore of the sea trends to the southwest..
Racket :: Racket (n.) A snowshoe formed of cords stretched across a long and narrow frame of light wood.
Strain :: Strain (a.) To draw with force; to extend with great effort; to stretch; as, to strain a rope; to strain the shrouds of a ship; to strain the cords of a musical instrument..
Extender :: Extender (n.) One who, or that which, extends or stretches anything..
Shampoo :: Shampoo (v. t.) To press or knead the whole surface of the body of (a person), and at the same time to stretch the limbs and joints, in connection with the hot bath..
Kussier :: Kussier (n.) (Mus.) A Turkish instrument of music, with a hollow body covered with skin, over which five strings are stretched..
Rack :: Rack (v. t.) To stretch or strain, in a figurative sense; hence, to harass, or oppress by extortion..
Boom :: Boom (n.) A line of connected floating timbers stretched across a river, or inclosing an area of water, to keep saw logs, etc., from floating away..
Stretch :: Stretch (v. t.) To exaggerate; to extend too far; as, to stretch the truth; to stretch one's credit..
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..
Stretch :: Stretch (n.) A continuous line or surface; a continuous space of time; as, grassy stretches of land..
Taut :: Taut (a.) Tight; stretched; not slack; -- said esp. of a rope that is tightly strained.
Intention :: Intention (n.) A stretching or bending of the mind toward of the mind toward an object; closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness.
Stretcher :: Stretcher (n.) An instrument for stretching boots or gloves.
Tent :: Tent (n.) A pavilion or portable lodge consisting of skins, canvas, or some strong cloth, stretched and sustained by poles, -- used for sheltering persons from the weather, especially soldiers in camp..
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