Stretcher: meaning, definitions and examples

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stretcher

 

[ หˆstrษ›tสƒษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical equipment

A stretcher is a medical device used for transporting injured or sick people. It is typically a simple bed or frame made of metal or other materials, designed to be carried by multiple people. Stretchers are commonly used in ambulances, hospitals, and emergency situations.

Synonyms

bed, gurney, trolley

Examples of usage

  • The paramedics carefully placed the injured hiker on the stretcher.
  • They wheeled the stretcher into the ambulance to transport the patient to the hospital.
  • The rescue team used a stretcher to carry the injured skier down the mountain.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

In sports, a stretcher is used to carry an injured player off the field. It is often a rigid board or frame with handles, designed to immobilize the injured person during transport.

Synonyms

cot, litter, transporter

Examples of usage

  • The football player was carried off the field on a stretcher after a serious injury.
  • The medical team quickly brought out the stretcher to assist the injured athlete.
  • They placed the injured gymnast on the stretcher to take her to the medical facility.

Translations

Translations of the word "stretcher" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น maca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคšเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trage

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tandu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะพัะธะปะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nosze

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‹…ๆžถ (ใŸใ‚“ใ‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท civiรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ camilla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sedye

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“ค๊ฒƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู‚ุงู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nosรญtka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nosidlรก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹…ๆžถ (dฤnjiร )

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nosila

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรถrur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทะตะผะฑั–ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฌแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xษ™rษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ camilla

Etymology

The word 'stretcher' originated in the late 16th century from the verb 'stretch', which refers to the act of extending or lengthening something. Over time, the term 'stretcher' evolved to describe a device used for carrying or transporting injured individuals. The use of stretchers has been prevalent in various fields, including medicine, emergency services, and sports, highlighting their significance in providing aid and support to those in need.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,100, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.