Definition of stretch

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Stretch (v. i.) To sail by the wind under press of canvas; as, the ship stretched to the eastward..

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Porrect :: Porrect (a.) Extended horizontally; stretched out.
Muley :: Muley (n.) A stiff, long saw, guided at the ends but not stretched in a gate..
Cramp :: Cramp (n.) A piece of wood having a curve corresponding to that of the upper part of the instep, on which the upper leather of a boot is stretched to give it the requisite shape..
Tenter :: Tenter (v. t.) To hang or stretch on, or as on, tenters..
Frame :: Frame (n.) The ribs and stretchers of an umbrella or other structure with a fabric covering.
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..
Bench :: Bench (n.) A conformation like a bench; a long stretch of flat ground, or a kind of natural terrace, near a lake or river..
Straggle :: Straggle (v. t.) To escape or stretch beyond proper limits, as the branches of a plant; to spread widely apart; to shoot too far or widely in growth..
Intention :: Intention (n.) A stretching or bending of the mind toward of the mind toward an object; closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness.
Pound :: Pound (n.) A level stretch in a canal between locks.
Stretching :: Stretcher (n.) The frame upon which canvas is stretched for a painting.
Stretcher :: Stretcher (n.) A brick or stone laid with its longer dimension in the line of direction of the wall.
Galaxy :: Galaxy (n.) The Milky Way; that luminous tract, or belt, which is seen at night stretching across the heavens, and which is composed of innumerable stars, so distant and blended as to be distinguishable only with the telescope. The term has recently been used for remote clusters of stars..
Draw :: Draw (v. t.) To extend in length; to lengthen; to protract; to stretch; to extend, as a mass of metal into wire..
Nonextensile :: Nonextensile (a.) Not extensile; incapable of being stretched.
Pandiculated :: Pandiculated (a.) Extended; spread out; stretched.
Tenter :: Tenter (n.) A machine or frame for stretching cloth by means of hooks, called tenter-hooks, so that it may dry even and square..
Streak :: Streak (v. t.) To stretch; to extend; hence, to lay out, as a dead body..
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.
Rack :: Rack (v. t.) To stretch or strain, in a figurative sense; hence, to harass, or oppress by extortion..
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