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Stretch Out (Verb)

Meaning 1

Extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length; "Unfold the newspaper"; "stretch out that piece of cloth"; "extend the TV antenna".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

  • Stretch
  • Unfold
  • Extend

Hypernyms

  • Change Shape
  • Change Form

Meaning 2

Extend one's body or limbs; "Let's stretch for a minute--we've been sitting here for over 3 hours".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Examples

  • She began to stretch out her arms over her head and arch her back in an attempt to relieve the stress in her neck.
  • After being confined in the small airplane seat, he needed to stretch out his legs and run a few laps around the terminal.
  • The cat started to stretch out its body, extending its claws and giving a good yawn.
  • It's essential to stretch out before exercising to prevent muscle strain and injury.
  • Yoga allows you to stretch out your muscles and balance your center of gravity and calmness.

Synonyms

  • Stretch

Hypernyms

  • Move

Meaning 3

Stretch (the neck) so as to see better; "The women craned their necks to see the President drive by".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Examples

  • The crowd had to stretch out to catch a glimpse of the celebrity walking down the red carpet.
  • She stretch out her neck to see what was written on the top shelf of the bookcase.
  • I had to stretch out to see over the crowd and spot my friends at the concert.
  • Everyone in the stadium had to stretch out their necks to see the fireworks display.
  • We all had to stretch out to get a good view of the parade from behind the tall buildings.

Synonyms

  • Crane

Hypernyms

  • Stretch

Meaning 4

Thrust or extend out; "He held out his hand"; "point a finger"; "extend a hand"; "the bee exserted its sting".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Examples

  • The helicopter's ladder began to stretch out to reach the stranded people on the cliff.
  • She has to stretch out her arm to grab the farthest item on the shelf.
  • The flower started to stretch out its petals as the sun rose.
  • The little girl decided to stretch out her hand to gently pet the friendly cat.
  • The scorpion's tail began to stretch out, ready to strike its unsuspecting prey.

Synonyms

  • Exsert
  • Put Out
  • Stretch Forth
  • Hold Out
  • Extend

Hypernyms

  • Motion
  • Gesticulate

Hyponyms

  • Hyperextend

Meaning 5

Lie down comfortably; "To enjoy the picnic, we stretched out on the grass".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

  • Stretch

Hypernyms

  • Lie Down
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