looseningstretch

noun

UK /ˈluːsənɪŋ strɛtʃ/

US /ˈluːsənɪŋ strɛtʃ/

A loosening stretch is a gentle stretch that helps your body relax and feel less tight.

Before running, she did a loosening stretch to warm up her legs.

SYNONYMS

relaxing stretch gentle stretch warm-up stretch soft stretch

RELATED WORDS

flexibility warm-up muscle relaxation exercise

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A slow pull that makes something less tight.

The loosening stretch of the rubber band made it easier to fit around the box.

3. A calm movement that eases tension in a group or situation.

A friendly joke acted as a loosening stretch before the serious meeting began.

4. A stage of exercise where muscles are gently lengthened after activity.

After the race, he finished with a loosening stretch to help his muscles recover.