Synonyms: Extend
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
stretch (verb)transitive verb
1.
to extend (as one's limbs or body) in a reclining position
2.
to reach out - extend stretched out her arms
3.
to extend in length - stretched his neck to see what was going on
4.
to fell with or as if with a blow
5.
to cause the limbs of (a person) to be pulled especially in torture
6.
to draw up (one's body) from a cramped, stooping, or relaxed position
7.
to pull taut - canvas stretched on a frame
8.
a) to enlarge or distend especially by force
b) to extend or expand as if by physical force - stretch one's mind with a good book
c) - strain stretched his already thin patience
9.
to cause to reach or continue (as from one point to another or across a space) - stretch a wire between two posts
10.
a) to amplify or enlarge beyond natural or proper limits - the rules can be stretched this once
b) to expand (as by improvisation) to fulfill a larger function - stretching a dollar
11.
intransitive verb
to extend (a hit) to an extra base usually by fast or daring running - stretch a single into a double
1.
a) to become extended in length or breadth or both - spread broad plains stretching to the sea
b) to extend over a continuous period - the dynasty stretches back several centuries
2.
to become extended without breaking
3.
a) to extend one's body or limbs - stretched before jogging wanted to stretch out on the sofa
b) to lie down at full length
1.
a) an exercise of something (as the understanding or the imagination) beyond ordinary or normal limits - their conclusion seemed like a bit of a stretch
b) an extension of the scope or application of something - a stretch of language
2.
the extent to which something may be - stretched
3.
a) the act of the state of being stretched - stretching a good stretch for legs
b) the position of a pitcher standing sideways to home plate so as to keep a runner close to a base - pitching from the stretch
4.
a) an extent in length or area - an open stretch of road
b) a continuous period of time - can write for eight hours at a stretch
5.
a walk to relieve fatigue
6.
a term of imprisonment - served a 10-year stretch
7.
a) either of the straight sides of a racecourse , especially - homestretch
b) a final stage (as of a contest or season) - won some crucial games down the stretch
8.
the capacity for being stretched - elasticity a waistband with lots of stretch
9.
a stretch limousine
1.
easily - stretched elastic a stretch wig
2.
longer than the standard size - a stretch limousine
