Stretch: meaning, definitions and examples

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stretch

 

[ strษ›tสƒ ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

exercise

To stretch means to extend or lengthen something beyond its normal state, especially in order to reach something or to exercise the body.

Synonyms

expand, extend, lengthen

Examples of usage

  • I always stretch before I go for a run.
  • Remember to stretch your arms before reaching for the ceiling.
Context #2 | Noun

fabric

A stretch refers to a fabric or material that can be stretched or expanded easily.

Synonyms

elastic, expandable, flexible

Examples of usage

  • This dress is made from a stretch fabric.
  • The stretch in these pants allows for easy movement.

Translations

Translations of the word "stretch" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esticar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅ€เค‚เคšเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช strecken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meregangkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทั‚ัะณัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozciฤ…gaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไผธใฐใ™ (nobasu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉtirer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estirar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท germek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Š˜์ด๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู…ุฏุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ protรกhnout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ natiahnuลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹‰ไผธ (lฤshฤ“n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ raztegniti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ teygja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒญแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uzatmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estirar

Etymology

The word 'stretch' originated from the Old English word 'streccan', which means 'to stretch'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the concept of extending or lengthening. The use of 'stretch' in the context of fabric dates back to the 19th century, referring to materials that could be stretched easily.

See also: stretchable, stretched, stretchedly, stretcher, stretching, stretchy.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,118 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.