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Stretch :: Stretch (n.) The reach or extent of a vessel's progress on one tack; a tack or board.

Straw :: Straught (v. t.) To stretch; to make straight.

Crane :: Crane (v. t.) To stretch, as a crane stretches its neck; as, to crane the neck disdainfully..

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..

Span :: Span (v. t.) To reach from one side of to the order; to stretch over as an arch.

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..

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

Porrect :: Porrect (a.) Extended horizontally; stretched out.

Porrection :: Porrection (n.) The act of stretching forth.

Crimper :: Crimper (n.) A curved board or frame over which the upper of a boot or shoe is stretched to the required shape.

Ringhead :: Ringhead (n.) An instrument used for stretching woolen cloth.

Brail :: Brail (n.) A stock at each end of a seine to keep it stretched.

Stretch :: Stretch (n.) Act of stretching, or state of being stretched; reach; effort; struggle; strain; as, a stretch of the limbs; a stretch of the imagination..

Stretcher :: Stretcher (n.) An overstretching of the truth; a lie.

Tentiginous :: Tentiginous (a.) Stiff; stretched; strained.

Portend :: Portend (v. t.) To stretch out before.

Snowshoe :: Snowshoe (n.) A slight frame of wood three or four feet long and about one third as wide, with thongs or cords stretched across it, and having a support and holder for the foot; -- used by persons for walking on soft snow..

Resiliency :: Resiliency (n.) The mechanical work required to strain an elastic body, as a deflected beam, stretched spring, etc., to the elastic limit; also, the work performed by the body in recovering from such strain..

Muley :: Muley (n.) A stiff, long saw, guided at the ends but not stretched in a gate..

Stretching :: Stretcher (n.) The frame upon which canvas is stretched for a painting.

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