English Dictionary

To reach out; to extend; to put forth.
Source : opted (150552)  - auto

To draw out to the full length; to cause to extend in a straight line; as, to stretch a cord or rope.
Source : opted (150553)  - auto

To cause to extend in breadth; to spread; to expand; as, to stretch cloth; to stretch the wings.
Source : opted (150554)  - auto

To make tense; to tighten; to distend forcibly.
Source : opted (150555)  - auto

To draw or pull out to greater length; to strain; as, to stretch a tendon or muscle.
Source : opted (150556)  - auto

To exaggerate; to extend too far; as, to stretch the truth; to stretch one's credit.
Source : opted (150557)  - auto

To be extended; to be drawn out in length or in breadth, or both; to spread; to reach; as, the iron road stretches across the continent; the lake stretches over fifty square miles.
Source : opted (150558)  - auto

To extend or spread one's self, or one's limbs; as, the lazy man yawns and stretches.
Source : opted (150559)  - auto

To be extended, or to bear extension, without breaking, as elastic or ductile substances.
Source : opted (150560)  - auto

To strain the truth; to exaggerate; as, a man apt to stretch in his report of facts.
Source : opted (150561)  - auto