| stretch out | | |
| v. (motion) | 1. extend, stretch, stretch out, unfold | extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length.; "Unfold the newspaper"; "stretch out that piece of cloth"; "extend the TV antenna" |
| ~ change form, change shape, deform | assume a different shape or form. |
| ~ extend | open or straighten out; unbend.; "Can we extend the legs of this dining table?" |
| v. (motion) | 2. stretch, stretch out | lie down comfortably.; "To enjoy the picnic, we stretched out on the grass" |
| ~ lie down, lie | assume a reclining position.; "lie down on the bed until you feel better" |
| v. (body) | 3. exsert, extend, hold out, put out, stretch forth, stretch out | thrust or extend out.; "He held out his hand"; "point a finger"; "extend a hand"; "the bee exserted its sting" |
| ~ hyperextend | extend a joint beyond its normal range.; "Don't hyperextend your elbow" |
| ~ gesticulate, gesture, motion | show, express or direct through movement.; "He gestured his desire to leave" |
| v. (body) | 4. stretch, stretch out | extend one's body or limbs.; "Let's stretch for a minute--we've been sitting here for over 3 hours" |
| ~ move | move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion.; "He moved his hand slightly to the right" |
| v. (body) | 5. crane, stretch out | stretch (the neck) so as to see better.; "The women craned their necks to see the President drive by" |
| ~ stretch, extend | extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body.; "Stretch your legs!"; "Extend your right arm above your head" |
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