Definition of stretch

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Stretch (n.) The extent to which anything may be stretched.

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Display :: Display (v. t.) To unfold; to spread wide; to expand; to stretch out; to spread.
Stretcher :: Stretcher (n.) One of the rods in an umbrella, attached at one end to one of the ribs, and at the other to the tube sliding upon the handle..
Stretch :: Stretch (v. i.) To be extended; to be drawn out in length or in breadth, or both; to spread; to reach; as, the iron road stretches across the continent; the lake stretches over fifty square miles..
Porrect :: Porrect (a.) Extended horizontally; stretched out.
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..
Muley :: Muley (n.) A stiff, long saw, guided at the ends but not stretched in a gate..
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..
Extendible :: Extendible (a.) Capable of being extended, susceptible of being stretched, extended, enlarged, widened, or expanded..
Rack :: Rack (a.) An instrument or frame used for stretching, extending, retaining, or displaying, something..
Tent :: Tent (n.) A pavilion or portable lodge consisting of skins, canvas, or some strong cloth, stretched and sustained by poles, -- used for sheltering persons from the weather, especially soldiers in camp..
Porrection :: Porrection (n.) The act of stretching forth.
Lie :: Lie (adj.) To rest extended on the ground, a bed, or any support; to be, or to put one's self, in an horizontal position, or nearly so; to be prostate; to be stretched out; -- often with down, when predicated of living creatures; as, the book lies on the table; the snow lies on the roof; he lies in his coffin..
Extender :: Extender (n.) One who, or that which, extends or stretches anything..
Stretch :: Stretch (v. t.) To make tense; to tighten; to distend forcibly.
Procrusteanize :: Procrusteanize (v. t.) To stretch or contract according to some rule or standard.
Stretch :: Stretch (n.) The extent to which anything may be stretched.
Pandiculated :: Pandiculated (a.) Extended; spread out; stretched.
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..
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..
Stretching :: Stretcher (n.) The frame upon which canvas is stretched for a painting.
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