The meaning of STRETCH is to extend (one's limbs, one's body, etc.) in a reclining position. How to use stretch in a sentence.

One refers to movement and social relations stretched across multiple borders, and the other to a sense of self and group identity that differentiates communities.

[transitive] stretch somebody/something to make use of a lot of your money, supplies, time, etc. The pandemic has stretched healthcare resources to the limit. We can't take on any more work—we're …

To extend one's muscles or limbs, as after prolonged sitting or on awakening.

The system is very stretched. The deal will also help the company's stretched finances. Family finances were already very stretched. The staff are fully stretched as it is. The Navy is stretched to the limit …

adjective (of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching “well- stretched muscles are less susceptible to injury” synonyms: flexible, flexile able to flex; able to bend easily

Also stretched. of or relating to a conveyance, as a limousine or airliner, whose seating area is expanded to carry more passengers or afford greater legroom and to allow space for other comforts …

to (cause to) extend or spread from one place to another: [~ + object] The crew stretched a rope across the road. [no object] The forest stretches for miles. to extend in time:[no object] His memory …

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