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.
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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.
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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.
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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.