Stretch Definition
stretch
adjective
- having an elongated seating area; "a stretch limousine"
- easily stretched; "stretch hosiery"
noun
- a large and unbroken expanse or distance; "a stretch of highway"; "a stretch of clear water"
- the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
- a straightaway section of a racetrack
- exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
- extension to or beyond the ordinary limit; "running at full stretch"; "by no stretch of the imagination"; "beyond any stretch of his understanding"
- an unbroken period of time during which you do something; "there were stretches of boredom"; "he did a stretch in the federal penitentiary"
- the capacity for being stretched
verb
- occupy a large, elongated area; "The park stretched beneath the train line"
- extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body; "Stretch your legs!"; "Extend your right arm above your head"
- extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length; "Unfold the newspaper"; "stretch out that piece of cloth"; "extend the TV antenna"
- become longer by being stretched and pulled; "The fabric stretches"
- make long or longer by pulling and stretching; "stretch the fabric"
- lie down comfortably; "To enjoy the picnic, we stretched out on the grass"
- pull in opposite directions; "During the Inquisition, the torturers would stretch their victims on a rack"
- extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly; "Stretch the limits"; "stretch my patience"; "stretch the imagination"
- corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones; "adulterate liquor"
- increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance; "stretch the soup by adding some more cream"; "extend the casserole with a little rice"
- extend one's body or limbs; "Let's stretch for a minute-- we've been sitting here for over 3 hours"
"Stretch" in song lyrics
See how stretch is used in real songs:
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"When your legal aid try to make you cop to a stretch"
Apocalipps f/ Beno, Blizzard, Iron Mic — Stress -
"Tyra Banks in stretch?"
Arsonists — Millionaire -
"But, hold up, when I pass in the stretch"
Big Tymers f/ Lil' Wayne & Juvenile — Cutlass, Monte Carlo's, & Regals
Words that rhyme with stretch
Usage tips for "stretch"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "stretch" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for stretch to find words that pair well.