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verb

Stretch v. i.

To be extended; to be drawn out in length or in breadth, or both; to spread; to reach; as, the iron road stretches across the continent; the lake stretches over fifty square miles. "As far as stretcheth any ground."

To extend or spread one's self, or one's limbs; as, the lazy man yawns and stretches.

To be extended, or to bear extension, without breaking, as elastic or ductile substances. "The inner membrane... because it would stretch and yield, remained umbroken."

To strain the truth; to exaggerate; as, a man apt to stretch in his report of facts. (Obs. or Colloq.)

(Naut.) To sail by the wind under press of canvas; as, the ship stretched to the eastward.

Stretch out, an order to rowers to extend themselves forward in dipping the oar.

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Etymology of 'Stretch out'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Stretch out" Quotes from Famous Books

... equestrian order does not know that next—and even that not always—to the ladies of his family and, possibly, the key of his cellar, an Englishman's stable is sacrosanct? Dispose of anything he owns rather than his horses. To attempt touching them is, indeed, to stretch out your hand against the Ark of the Covenant and risk prompt withering of that impious limb. ...

— Deadham Hard • Lucas Malet

... girl,' said one; 'I really was too weak to stretch out a wing before she came. I should like to do something to show how grateful ...

— The Orange Fairy Book • Various

... her bodily needs. She could not speak and had to be fed with a spoon. After six months she became a little more intelligent, made an attempt to speak, and muttered something indistinctly. She would stretch out her hand when told to give it, and she recognized with a smile her nurse and the physician. Some four months later she would grind her teeth when in a pleasant mood, and would act as if she were shy when spoken to, holding her hand before her eyes. She was fond of her nurse. Thus there was capacity ...

— The Mind of the Child, Part II • W. Preyer

... humanity, might be shed upon that weak, benighted soul. She poured out all the longings of her simple woman's heart in a passionate prayer that the Great Christ, who had shed His blood for all sinners, would stretch out His saving hand, and take her brother's erring spirit once again to ...

— The One-Way Trail - A story of the cattle country • Ridgwell Cullum

... face and spoke with closed eyes. "Donald McLeod, if you are present, intercede for me. Bring her to me. Command her to remain. You gave her to me. You led us here. Will you permit her to ruin all our plans? Stretch out your hand in power. Do you hear me?" There was no answer to his appeal, neither tap nor rustle of reply. In the silence his heart contracted with fear. "Have you deserted me, too?" Then his brain waxed hot with mad hate. His ...

— The Tyranny of the Dark • Hamlin Garland

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