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Definition of STRETCHES
Pronunciation : STRETCHES

noun : STRETCHES

Source:WordNet 3.1

  • 1. (

    ) a large and unbroken expanse or distance; "a stretch of highway"; "a stretch of clear water" ;

  • 3. (

    ) a straightaway section of a racetrack ;

  • 5. (

    ) extension to or beyond the ordinary limit; "running at full stretch"; "by no stretch of the imagination"; "beyond any stretch of his understanding" ;

  • 6. (

    ) an unbroken period of time during which you do something; "there were stretches of boredom"; "he did a stretch in the federal penitentiary" ;

verb : STRETCHES

Source:WordNet 3.1

  • 2. (

    ) extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body; "Stretch your legs!"; "Extend your right arm above your head" ;

  • 4. (

    ) become longer by being stretched and pulled; "The fabric stretches" ;

  • 7. (

    ) pull in opposite directions; "During the Inquisition, the torturers would stretch their victims on a rack" ;

  • 8. (

    ) extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly; "Stretch the limits"; "stretch my patience"; "stretch the imagination" ;

  • 10. (

    ) increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance; "stretch the soup by adding some more cream"; "extend the casserole with a little rice" ;

Adjective : STRETCHES

Source:WordNet 3.1

  • 1. (

    ) having an elongated seating area; "a stretch limousine" ;

  • 2. (

    ) easily stretched; "stretch hosiery" ;


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