English · Body & Health
stretch
/strɛtʃ/
[/strɛtʃ/]
reach out the body to make it longer
Beginnerverb
Definition
To make the body or part of it longer by reaching out, often to feel more comfortable. It can also mean to pull something so it becomes longer or wider.
Example
I like to stretch my arms after waking up.
I like to stretch my arms after waking up.
Etymology
From Old English 'streccan' (to stretch out, extend).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in exercise and waking-up contexts; also used for distances and time.