Word
Stretch
How many syllables?
1 Syllable
How it's divided?
stretch
Definition
- v. t. - To reach out; to extend; to put forth.
- v. t. - To draw out to the full length; to cause to extend in a
straight line; as, to stretch a cord or rope.
- v. t. - To cause to extend in breadth; to spread; to expand;
as, to stretch cloth; to stretch the wings.
- v. t. - To make tense; to tighten; to distend forcibly.
- v. t. - To draw or pull out to greater length; to strain; as,
to stretch a tendon or muscle.
- v. t. - To exaggerate; to extend too far; as, to stretch the
truth; to stretch one's credit.
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