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Frame :: Frame (n.) The ribs and stretchers of an umbrella or other structure with a fabric covering.

Strain :: Strain (a.) To stretch beyond its proper limit; to do violence to, in the matter of intent or meaning; as, to strain the law in order to convict an accused person..

Kettledrum :: Kettledrum (n.) A drum made of thin copper in the form of a hemispherical kettle, with parchment stretched over the mouth of it..

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.

Erection :: Erection (n.) State of being stretched to stiffness; tension.

Stretcher :: Stretcher (n.) One who, or that which, stretches..

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

Intention :: Intention (n.) A stretching or bending of the mind toward of the mind toward an object; closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness.

Farstretched :: Farstretched (a.) Streatched beyond ordinary limits.

Nonextensile :: Nonextensile (a.) Not extensile; incapable of being stretched.

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..

Sprawl :: Sprawl (v. i.) To spread and stretch the body or limbs carelessly in a horizontal position; to lie with the limbs stretched out ungracefully.

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

Stretcher :: Stretcher (n.) A crosspiece placed between the sides of a boat to keep them apart when hoisted up and griped.

Torture :: Torture (v. t.) To keep on the stretch, as a bow..

Stream :: Stream (v. i.) To extend; to stretch out with a wavy motion; to float in the wind; as, a flag streams in the wind..

Tort :: Tort (a.) Stretched tight; taut.

Racket :: Racket (n.) A snowshoe formed of cords stretched across a long and narrow frame of light wood.

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

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