Stretch
Pronunciation: /ˈstrɛtʃ/
Stretch (verb)
- to make your body or part of it longer by straightening muscles
- to pull something to make it longer or wider without breaking
- to use something to its full ability or capacity
Examples
- She likes to stretch before running.
- He stretched his arms above his head.
Common collocations: stretch muscles, stretch out, stretch a deadline, stretch a budget, stretch abilities
Stretch (noun)
- a continuous area or length of land, water, or time
- an exercise where you make your muscles longer and more flexible
Examples
- The desert is a vast stretch of sand.
- A long stretch of road lay ahead.