noun๐ShareAn act of stretching."I was right in the middle of a stretch when the phone rang."bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe ability to lengthen when pulled."That rubber band has quite a bit of stretch."materialabilityphysicsqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA course of thought which diverts from straightforward logic, or requires extraordinary belief or exaggeration."Her explanation for being late was a series of stretches, involving a flat tire, a runaway dog, and a forgotten alarm. "mindphilosophylogicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA segment of a journey or route."It was an easy trip except for the last stretch, which took forever."wayareageographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA segment or length of material."a stretch of cloth"materialpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA quick pitching delivery used when runners are on base where the pitcher slides his leg instead of lifting it."The coach drilled the pitcher on his stretches to help him get the ball to the plate faster with runners on first. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA long reach in the direction of the ball with a foot remaining on the base by a first baseman in order to catch the ball sooner."The first baseman's two stretches were enough to prevent errors. "sportpositionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareTerm of address for a tall person.""Hey Stretches, can you reach that book on the top shelf for me?" "personbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe homestretch, the final straight section of the track leading to the finish."The runner increased her speed as she entered the stretches, determined to win the race. "sportracepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA length of time."He spent long stretches in the library studying for his exams. "timeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA stretch limousine."For prom night, they rented two stretches to transport the entire group of friends. "vehicleentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo lengthen by pulling."I stretched the rubber band until it almost broke."actionphysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo lengthen when pulled."The rubber band stretched almost to the breaking point."physicsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo pull tight."First, stretch the skin over the frame of the drum."actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo get more use than expected from a limited resource."I managed to stretch my coffee supply a few more days."economybusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo make inaccurate by exaggeration."To say crossing the street was brave is stretching the meaning of "brave" considerably."communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo extend physically, especially from limit point to limit point."The beach stretches from Cresswell to Amble."physiologyanatomyactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo extend oneโs limbs or another part of the body in order to improve the elasticity of one's muscles"Cats stretch with equal ease and agility beyond the point that breaks a man on the rack."bodyphysiologyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo extend to a limit point"His mustache stretched all the way to his sideburns."actionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo increase."The company stretches its budget to cover unexpected expenses. "amountbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo stretch the truth; to exaggerate."a man apt to stretch in his report of facts"communicationlanguagestatementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo sail by the wind under press of canvas."The ship stretched to the eastward."nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo execute by hanging.lawpolicegovernmentstateactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo make great demands on the capacity or resources of something."The new project stretches our team's resources thin. "abilitydemandfunctioneconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading