stretch out
Third Person
stretches out
Present Participle
stretching out
Past Tense
stretched out
Past Participle
stretched out
1
to extend something to its full extent
- She stretched the rope out to its maximum length to secure the boat.
- Please stretch out the measuring tape and let me know how long the table is.
- The construction workers needed to stretch the cable out across the entire length of the building.
- The artist decided to stretch the canvas out tightly before beginning to paint.
- The fitness instructor led the class in a routine to stretch the entire body out.
2
to extend the body to relax
- After a long day at work, she loves to stretch out on the sofa and unwind.
- The cat stretched out on the windowsill, enjoying the warmth of the sunlight.
- He decided to stretch his legs out on the beach and take a nap under the umbrella.
- She couldn't wait to get home and stretch out in her favorite recliner.
- The baby giggled as he stretched out on the blanket, playing with his toys.
Synonyms:
3
(of an area or land) to extend over a significant distance
- The mountain range stretches out across multiple states.
- The farmland stretches out as far as the eye can see.
- The forest seems to stretch out endlessly.
- The coastline stretches out along the horizon.
- The desert stretches out for miles in all directions.