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stretchingnoun
stretchings
pl
Stretching is important before exercising.
Растяжка важна перед тренировкой.
Additional translations
натяжение
удлинение
растягивание
Synonyms
expansion
extension
elongation
stretcher
stretch
stretchinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈstretʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈstrɛtʃɪŋ/
Synonyms
extending
elongating
lengthening
expanding
pulling
straining
tensioning
tautening
prolonging
stretchy
taxing
challenging
trying
stretchverb

stretching

Gerund

stretched
Past Simple
stretched
Past Participle
stretching
Gerund
UK
/strɛtʃ/
US
/strɛtʃ/
She likes to stretch in the morning.
Она любит тянуться по утрам.
He tried to stretch the rope to reach the other side.
Он пытался растягивать веревку, чтобы достичь другой стороны.
He would stretch his hand to greet everyone.
Он протягивал руку, чтобы поздороваться со всеми.
Additional translations
вытягивать
удлинять
натягивать
Synonyms
extend
elongate
spread
expand
widen
reach
pull
Antonyms
contract
shrink

Definitions

stretchingnoun
The act of extending or lengthening something, such as a muscle or a piece of fabric.
Stretching before a workout can help prevent injuries.
A form of exercise that involves the deliberate lengthening of muscles to improve flexibility and range of motion.
Yoga classes often include a lot of stretching to enhance flexibility.
stretchinggerund / present participle
Undergoing the action of being stretched, or serving to stretch something.
He followed a brief stretching routine on the mat.
stretchverb
To extend or lengthen something by pulling it.
She stretched the rubber band until it was about to snap.
To make one's body or a part of one's body longer or wider by straightening or extending muscles.
He stretched his arms above his head to relieve the tension in his shoulders.
To extend over a period of time or a range of space.
The meeting stretched into the late afternoon.
To use something to its fullest extent or capacity.
The budget was stretched to cover all the unexpected expenses.
To exaggerate or distort the truth.
She tends to stretch the truth when telling stories about her adventures.
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