Definition of stretch

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Stretch (v. t.) To exaggerate; to extend too far; as, to stretch the truth; to stretch one's credit..

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Torture :: Torture (v. t.) To keep on the stretch, as a bow..
Extension :: Extension (v. t.) The operation of stretching a broken bone so as to bring the fragments into the same straight line.
Stretcher :: Stretcher (n.) A piece of timber used in building.
Procrusteanize :: Procrusteanize (v. t.) To stretch or contract according to some rule or standard.
Rack :: Rack (v. t.) To extend by the application of force; to stretch or strain; specifically, to stretch on the rack or wheel; to torture by an engine which strains the limbs and pulls the joints..
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..
Tentiginous :: Tentiginous (a.) Stiff; stretched; strained.
Portend :: Portend (v. t.) To stretch out before.
Stretch :: Stretch (v. t.) To draw out to the full length; to cause to extend in a straight line; as, to stretch a cord or rope..
Monochord :: Monochord (n.) An instrument for experimenting upon the mathematical relations of musical sounds. It consists of a single string stretched between two bridges, one or both of which are movable, and which stand upon a graduated rule for the purpose of readily changing and measuring the length of the part of the string between them..
Reach :: Reach (n.) The power of stretching out or extending action, influence, or the like; power of attainment or management; extent of force or capacity..
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..
Frame :: Frame (n.) A kind of open case or structure made for admitting, inclosing, or supporting things, as that which incloses or contains a window, door, picture, etc.; that on which anything is held or stretched.
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..
Burst :: Burst (n.) A sudden opening, as of landscape; a stretch; an expanse..
Drumhead :: Drumhead (n.) The parchment or skin stretched over one end of a drum.
Extension :: Extension (v. t.) The act of extending or the state of being extended; a stretching out; enlargement in breadth or continuation of length; increase; augmentation; expansion.
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..
Reach :: Reach (v. t.) To attain or obtain by stretching forth the hand; to extend some part of the body, or something held by one, so as to touch, strike, grasp, or the like; as, to reach an object with the hand, or with a spear..
Straggle :: Straggle (v. t.) To escape or stretch beyond proper limits, as the branches of a plant; to spread widely apart; to shoot too far or widely in growth..
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