stretch - English word #760

Translation

To make something longer or wider by pulling it.

Word origin

From Old English streccan, meaning to reach out or extend.

Verb typeregular (stretch, stretches, stretched)

above .

Here "stretch" means to reach out and make your arms long.

rubber band.

"Stretched" is the past form of "stretch".

nap.

"Stretches" is the form used with he, she, or it.

arm

The long part of your body between your shoulder and your hand.

leg

One of the two long parts of your body that you use to stand and walk.

pull

To move something towards you or in the way you are going.

long

Measuring a large amount from one end to the other, or lasting a great deal of time.

body

The whole physical part of a person or animal.

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