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Stretch (Noun)

The act of physically reaching or thrusting out.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

She made a stretch to grab the top shelf, but couldn't quite reach it.
The diver's stretch was impressive as she launched herself off the platform.
He had to make a big stretch to catch the frisbee that was sailing over his head.
The athlete's stretch allowed her to block the soccer ball from going into the goal.
The acrobat's stretch was so flexible that she could touch her nose to her knees.

A large and unbroken expanse or distance; "a stretch of highway"; "a stretch of clear water".

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

The park offers a beautiful stretch of sandy beach along the lake's shoreline.
The stretch of open road allowed the driver to reach high speeds.
The stretch of calm water made it an ideal spot for kayaking.
The stretch of coastline was dotted with small villages and fishing ports.
The stretch of desert highway seemed to go on forever with no signs of civilization.

Exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

After the long run, Sarah did a hamstring stretch to loosen up her tight muscles.
The physical therapist recommended a series of shoulder stretches to help regain range of motion after the injury.
To prepare for the yoga class, Emma did a gentle neck stretch to relax her muscles.
Before playing tennis, Michael always does a quadriceps stretch to prevent injury.
The trainer emphasized the importance of holding each stretch for at least 20 seconds to achieve maximum benefit.

A straightaway section of a racetrack.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The backstretch of the track was where most drivers struggled with tire wear.
He floored it as soon as he hit the frontstretch, gaining a few car lengths on the competition.
The pit crew waited anxiously for their driver to come down the stretch so they could make the necessary adjustments.
The track's long stretch allowed drivers to reach speeds of over 200 miles per hour.
As he entered the final stretch, he could see the checkered flag waving in the distance.