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Stretcher :: Stretcher (n.) An instrument for stretching boots or gloves.

Stretch :: Stretching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Stretc.

Span :: Span (v. t.) To reach from one side of to the order; to stretch over as an arch.

Torture :: Torture (v. t.) To keep on the stretch, as a bow..

Elongate :: Elongate (a.) To lengthen; to extend; to stretch; as, to elongate a line..

Sonometer :: Sonometer (n.) An instrument for exhibiting the transverse vibrations of cords, and ascertaining the relations between musical notes. It consists of a cord stretched by weight along a box, and divided into different lengths at pleasure by a bridge, the place of which is determined by a scale on the face of the box..

Stretch :: Stretch (n.) Act of stretching, or state of being stretched; reach; effort; struggle; strain; as, a stretch of the limbs; a stretch of the imagination..

Reach :: Reach (n.) The power of stretching out or extending action, influence, or the like; power of attainment or management; extent of force or capacity..

Splaymouthed :: Splaymouth (n.) A wide mouth; a mouth stretched in derision.

Stretcher :: Stretch (n.) Course; direction; as, the stretch of seams of coal..

Subtepid :: Subtense (a.) A line subtending, or stretching across; a chord; as, the subtense of an arc..

Cicada :: Cicada (n.) Any species of the genus Cicada. They are large hemipterous insects, with nearly transparent wings. The male makes a shrill sound by peculiar organs in the under side of the abdomen, consisting of a pair of stretched membranes, acted upon by powerful muscles. A noted American species (C. septendecim) is called the seventeen year locust. Another common species is the dogday cicada..

Filar :: Filar (a.) Of or pertaining to a thread or line; characterized by threads stretched across the field of view; as, a filar microscope; a filar micrometer..

Reach :: Reach (v. t.) To extend; to stretch; to thrust out; to put forth, as a limb, a member, something held, or the like..

Trend :: Trend (v. i.) To have a particular direction; to run; to stretch; to tend; as, the shore of the sea trends to the southwest..

Extender :: Extender (n.) One who, or that which, extends or stretches anything..

Reach :: Reach (n.) Extent; stretch; expanse; hence, application; influence; result; scope..

Rack :: Rack (a.) An instrument or frame used for stretching, extending, retaining, or displaying, something..

Resiliency :: Resiliency (n.) The mechanical work required to strain an elastic body, as a deflected beam, stretched spring, etc., to the elastic limit; also, the work performed by the body in recovering from such strain..

Boottree :: Boottree (n.) An instrument to stretch and widen the leg of a boot, consisting of two pieces, together shaped like a leg, between which, when put into the boot, a wedge is driven..

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