stretch

12 points English 7 letters Common Commonness #3,577 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

verb

occupy a large, elongated area

noun

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

adjective

easily stretched

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Pronunciation

/stɹˈɛtʃ/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Word forms

plural stretches

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

Synonyms

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

reach reaching

exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent

stretching

the capacity for being stretched

stretchiness stretchability

an unbroken period of time during which you do something

stint

extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body

extend

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Antonyms

shrink

Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Rhymes

fetch sketch wretch etch ketch kvetch outstretch

More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Crossword clues

“Another word for reach” gen-syn
“occupy a large, elongated area” wn-def
“the act of physically reaching or thrusting out” wn-def

Anagrams

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Words you can make from STRETCH

the he she her set rest eh test er chest re sec

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