HyperDic: stretched

English > 2 senses of the word stretched:
ADJECTIVEallstretched(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
allstretchedextended or spread over a wide area or distance
stretched > pronunciation
Soundsstreh'cht
Rhymesetched ... outstretched: 4 rhymes with ehcht...
English > stretched: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaning(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching.
Example"well-stretched muscles are less susceptible to injury"
Broaderflexible, flexileable to flex
Spanishestirado
English > stretched: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningExtended or spread over a wide area or distance.
Example"broad fields lay stretched on both sides of us"
Broaderextendedfully extended or stretched forth

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