stretch
//strɛtʃ//
Verb
To make something longer or wider by pulling it.
She stretched the rubber band until it was twice as long.
To extend one's body or limbs to full length, typically to relieve stiffness.
She stretched her arms above her head after waking up.
To extend over a distance or period of time.
The forest stretches for miles along the coast.
To make something last longer or go further than originally intended.
We need to stretch our budget until the end of the month.
To exaggerate or go beyond the truth.
He's stretching the truth when he says he knows the president personally.
Noun
An act of stretching one's body or limbs.
I did a quick stretch before starting my workout.
A continuous area or expanse of land or water.
We drove along a beautiful stretch of coastline.
A continuous period of time.
She worked for eight hours without a stretch.
The ability to be stretched; elasticity.
This fabric has good stretch, so it's comfortable to wear.
Adjective
Made of elastic fabric that stretches easily.
These stretch jeans are very comfortable.