Definition of stretch

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Stretch (v. i.) To extend or spread one's self, or one's limbs; as, the lazy man yawns and stretches..

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Nonextensile :: Nonextensile (a.) Not extensile; incapable of being stretched.
Foreside :: Foreside (n.) The front side; the front; esp., a stretch of country fronting the sea..
Straught :: Straught () imp. & p. p. of Stretch.
Racket :: Racket (n.) A snowshoe formed of cords stretched across a long and narrow frame of light wood.
Pandiculated :: Pandiculated (a.) Extended; spread out; stretched.
Filar :: Filar (a.) Of or pertaining to a thread or line; characterized by threads stretched across the field of view; as, a filar microscope; a filar micrometer..
Intensive :: Intensive (a.) Stretched; admitting of intension, or increase of degree; that can be intensified..
Intension :: Intension (n.) A straining, stretching, or bending; the state of being strained; as, the intension of a musical string..
Twang :: Twang (n.) A harsh, quick sound, like that made by a stretched string when pulled and suddenly let go; as, the twang of a bowstring..
Intention :: Intention (n.) A stretching or bending of the mind toward of the mind toward an object; closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness.
Intense :: Intense (a.) Strained; tightly drawn; kept on the stretch; strict; very close or earnest; as, intense study or application; intense thought..
Erection :: Erection (n.) State of being stretched to stiffness; tension.
Cramp :: Cramp (n.) A piece of wood having a curve corresponding to that of the upper part of the instep, on which the upper leather of a boot is stretched to give it the requisite shape..
Tambour :: Tambour (n.) A small frame, commonly circular, and somewhat resembling a tambourine, used for stretching, and firmly holding, a portion of cloth that is to be embroidered; also, the embroidery done upon such a frame; -- called also, in the latter sense, tambour work..
Crab :: Crab (a.) A machine used in ropewalks to stretch the yarn.
Intended :: Intended (a.) Made tense; stretched out; extended; forcible; violent.
Tenter :: Tenter (v. t.) To hang or stretch on, or as on, tenters..
Upright :: Upright (a.) Stretched out face upward; flat on the back.
Reach :: Reach (n.) Extent; stretch; expanse; hence, application; influence; result; scope..
Protend :: Protend (v. t.) To hold out; to stretch forth.
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