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Meaning of stretched out

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

stretched

Pronunciation:/stɹɛtʃt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To lengthen by pulling.

    Example: I stretched the rubber band until it almost broke.

  2. To lengthen when pulled.

    Example: The rubber band stretched almost to the breaking point.

  3. To pull tight.

    Example: First, stretch the skin over the frame of the drum.

  4. To get more use than expected from a limited resource.

    Example: I managed to stretch my coffee supply a few more days.