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/ˈstɹɛtʃɪŋ/Definitions
The act by which something is stretched.
A form of physical exercise in which a specific skeletal muscle (or muscle group) is deliberately elongated to its fullest length in order to improve the muscle's felt elasticity and reaffirm comfortable muscle tone.
/ˈstɹɛtʃɪŋ/Definitions
To lengthen by pulling.
Example: I stretched the rubber band until it almost broke.
To lengthen when pulled.
Example: The rubber band stretched almost to the breaking point.
To pull tight.
Example: First, stretch the skin over the frame of the drum.
To get more use than expected from a limited resource.
Example: I managed to stretch my coffee supply a few more days.
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Requiring a high level of effort or performance.