stretches
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Is stretches a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of stretches?
Definition
noun (English)
1. a large and unbroken expanse or distanceExamples: "a stretch of highway"; "a stretch of clear water"Synonyms: stretch
2. the act of physically reaching or thrusting outSynonyms: reach, reaching, stretch
3. a straightaway section of a racetrackSynonyms: stretch
4. exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extentSynonyms: stretch, stretching
5. extension to or beyond the ordinary limitExamples: "running at full stretch"; "by no stretch of the imagination"; "beyond any stretch of his understanding"Synonyms: stretch
6. an unbroken period of time during which you do somethingExamples: "there were stretches of boredom"; "he did a stretch in the federal penitentiary"Synonyms: stint, stretch
verb (English)
1. occupy a large, elongated areaExamples: "The park stretched beneath the train line"Synonyms: stretch, stretch along
2. extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire bodyExamples: "Stretch your legs!"; "Extend your right arm above your head"Synonyms: extend, stretch
3. extend or stretch out to a greater or the full lengthExamples: "Unfold the newspaper"; "stretch out that piece of cloth"; "extend the TV antenna"Synonyms: extend, stretch, stretch out, unfold
4. become longer by being stretched and pulledExamples: "The fabric stretches"Synonyms: stretchAntonyms: shrink
5. make long or longer by pulling and stretchingExamples: "stretch the fabric"Synonyms: elongate, stretch
6. lie down comfortablyExamples: "To enjoy the picnic, we stretched out on the grass"Synonyms: stretch, stretch out
Definition source: Wiktionary