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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..

Stretch :: Stretch (v. t.) To cause to extend in breadth; to spread; to expand; as, to stretch cloth; to stretch the wings..

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

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..

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

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

Crab :: Crab (a.) A machine used in ropewalks to stretch the yarn.

Distend :: Distend (v. t.) To stretch out or extend in all directions; to dilate; to enlarge, as by elasticity of parts; to inflate so as to produce tension; to cause to swell; as, to distend a bladder, the stomach, etc..

Intensive :: Intensive (a.) Stretched; admitting of intension, or increase of degree; that can be intensified..

Sonometer :: Sonometer (n.) An instrument for exhibiting the transverse vibrations of cords, and ascertaining the relations between musical notes. It consists of a cord stretched by weight along a box, and divided into different lengths at pleasure by a bridge, the place of which is determined by a scale on the face of the box..

Extendible :: Extendible (a.) Capable of being extended, susceptible of being stretched, extended, enlarged, widened, or expanded..

Litter :: Litter (n.) A bed or stretcher so arranged that a person, esp. a sick or wounded person, may be easily carried in or upon it..

Reach :: Reach (v. i.) To stretch out the hand.

Distention :: Distention (n.) The act of distending; the act of stretching in breadth or in all directions; the state of being Distended; as, the distention of the lungs..

Stretcher :: Stretcher (n.) A piece of timber used in building.

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..

Intense :: Intense (a.) Strained; tightly drawn; kept on the stretch; strict; very close or earnest; as, intense study or application; intense thought..

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

Drumhead :: Drumhead (n.) The parchment or skin stretched over one end of a drum.

Board :: Board (n.) The stretch which a ship makes in one tack.

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