1. • noun - a large and unbroken expanse or distance
   • noun - the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
   • noun - a straightaway section of a racetrack
   • noun - exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
   • noun - extension to or beyond the ordinary limit
   • noun - an unbroken period of time during which you do something
   • noun - the capacity for being stretched
   • verb - occupy a large, elongated area
   • verb - extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
   • verb - extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
   • verb - become longer by being stretched and pulled
   • verb - make long or longer by pulling and stretching
   • verb - lie down comfortably
   • verb - pull in opposite directions
   • verb - extend the scope or meaning of
   • verb - corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance
   • verb - increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
   • verb - extend one's body or limbs
   • adj - having an elongated seating area
   • adj - easily stretched
2. • To lengthen, widen, or distend: stretched the sweater out of shape.
   • To cause to extend from one place to another or across a given space: stretched the banner between two poles.
   • To make taut; tighten: stretched the tarpaulin until it ripped.
   • To reach or put forth; extend: stretched out his hand.
   • To extend (oneself or one’s limbs, for example) to full length: stretches herself after waking up; stretched his calves before running.
   • To extend (oneself) when lying down: she stretched herself out on the couch and fell asleep.
   • To put to torture on the rack.
   • To wrench or strain (a muscle, for example).
   • To extend or enlarge beyond the usual or proper limits: stretch the meaning of a word; stretch one’s imagination.
   • To subject to undue strain: This situation really stretches my patience.
   • To expand in order to fulfill a larger function: stretch a budget; stretch a paycheck.
   • To increase the quantity of by admixture or dilution: stretch a meal by thinning the stew.
   • To prolong: stretch out an argument; stretch the payments.
   • To fell by a blow: stretched his opponent in the first round.
   • To become lengthened, widened, or distended.
   • To extend or reach over a distance or an area or in a given direction: “On both sides of us stretched the wet plain” (Ernest Hemingway).
   • To lie down at full length: stretched out on the bed for a nap.
   • To extend one’s muscles or limbs, as after prolonged sitting or on awakening.
   • To extend over a given period of time: “This story stretches over a whole generation” (William Golding).
   • The act of stretching or the state of being stretched.
   • The extent or scope to which something can be stretched; elasticity.
   • A continuous or unbroken length, area, or expanse: an empty stretch of highway.
   • A straight section of a racecourse or track, especially the section leading to the finish line.
   • A continuous period of time.
   • A term of imprisonment: served a two-year stretch.
   • The last stage of an event, a period, or a process.
   • The movement in which a pitcher raises both hands to the height of the head and then lowers them to the waist for a short pause before pitching the ball.
   • Made of an elastic material that stretches easily: stretch pants.
   • Of, relating to, or being a vehicle, such as a limousine or passenger jet, having an extended seating area that provides extra space for more passengers, leg room, or amenities.
3. • v - to draw out or open to full length

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