stretch

/stɹɛtʃ/ · noun

Meaning

An act of stretching.
The ability to lengthen when pulled.
A course of thought which diverts from straightforward logic, or requires extraordinary belief or exaggeration.
A segment of a journey or route.
A segment or length of material.
A quick pitching delivery used when runners are on base where the pitcher slides his leg instead of lifting it.
To lengthen by pulling.
To lengthen when pulled.
To pull tight.
To get more use than expected from a limited resource.
To make inaccurate by exaggeration.
To extend physically, especially from limit point to limit point.

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