stretches Definition and Meaning in English (stretches definition)

verb
Quick Answer • Definition

Stretches definition: To extend one's body or a part of it to its full length, often to improve flexibility or to reach something.

Definitions of Stretches

  1. 1verb

    To extend one's body or a part of it to its full length, often to improve flexibility or to reach something.

  2. 2verb

    To extend over a large area or period of time.

  3. 3noun

    A continuous expanse or length of something, or a period of time.

Example Sentences

casual

“The cat stretches lazily in the sun after waking up.”

general

“The road stretches for miles through the desert landscape.”

health/fitness

“She performs several stretches before her morning run.”

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivestretch
past tensestretched
present participlestretching
nounstretcher
adjectivestretchy

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

stretch the truthidiom

To exaggerate or distort the truth slightly.

stretch one's legsidiom

To go for a short walk, especially after sitting for a long time.

stretch a pointidiom

To allow something that is not strictly allowed, or to make an exception.

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What is the meaning of Stretches in English?▼
Stretches definition: To extend one's body or a part of it to its full length, often to improve flexibility or to reach something.
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'Stretches' translates to 'stretches' in English. Stretches definition: To extend one's body or a part of it to its full length, often to improve flexibility or to reach something.
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