Definition of stretch

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Stretch (v. t.) To draw out to the full length; to cause to extend in a straight line; as, to stretch a cord or rope..

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Spread :: Spread (v. i.) To extend in length and breadth in all directions, or in breadth only; to be extended or stretched; to expand..
Stretch :: Stretch (v. t.) To reach out; to extend; to put forth.
Stretcher :: Stretch (n.) Course; direction; as, the stretch of seams of coal..
Drawing :: Drawing (n.) The process of stretching or spreading metals as by hammering, or, as in forming wire from rods or tubes and cups from sheet metal, by pulling them through dies..
Display :: Display (v. t.) To unfold; to spread wide; to expand; to stretch out; to spread.
Stretcher :: Stretcher (n.) One who, or that which, stretches..
Larynx :: Larynx (n.) The expanded upper end of the windpipe or trachea, connected with the hyoid bone or cartilage. It contains the vocal cords, which produce the voice by their vibrations, when they are stretched and a current of air passes between them. The larynx is connected with the pharynx by an opening, the glottis, which, in mammals, is protected by a lidlike epiglottis..
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..
Farstretched :: Farstretched (a.) Streatched beyond ordinary limits.
Stretcher :: Stretcher (n.) A brick or stone laid with its longer dimension in the line of direction of the wall.
Stretch :: Stretch (v. i.) To strain the truth; to exaggerate; as, a man apt to stretch in his report of facts..
Intensive :: Intensive (a.) Stretched; admitting of intension, or increase of degree; that can be intensified..
Litter :: Litter (n.) A bed or stretcher so arranged that a person, esp. a sick or wounded person, may be easily carried in or upon it..
Span :: Span (v. t.) To reach from one side of to the order; to stretch over as an arch.
Reach :: Reach (v. i.) To stretch out the hand.
Reach :: Reach (v. t.) To extend to; to stretch out as far as; to touch by virtue of extent; as, his land reaches the river..
Monochord :: Monochord (n.) An instrument for experimenting upon the mathematical relations of musical sounds. It consists of a single string stretched between two bridges, one or both of which are movable, and which stand upon a graduated rule for the purpose of readily changing and measuring the length of the part of the string between them..
Foreside :: Foreside (n.) The front side; the front; esp., a stretch of country fronting the sea..
Frame :: Frame (n.) A kind of open case or structure made for admitting, inclosing, or supporting things, as that which incloses or contains a window, door, picture, etc.; that on which anything is held or stretched.
Burst :: Burst (n.) A sudden opening, as of landscape; a stretch; an expanse..
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