Meaning of the word stretching in English

What does stretching mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

stretching

(of something soft or elastic) be made or be capable of being made longer or wider without tearing or breaking.

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my sweater stretched in the wash

straighten or extend one's body or a part of one's body to its full length, typically so as to tighten one's muscles or in order to reach something.

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the cat yawned and stretched

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