mildstretches

noun

UK /ˈmaɪld.strɛtʃ.ɪz/

US /ˈmaɪld.strɛtʃ.ɪz/

Gentle stretches that are easy and do not hurt.

Before playing, the coach led us in some mildstretches to warm up our legs.

SYNONYMS

gentle stretches light stretches soft stretches easy stretches

RELATED WORDS

warm-up flexibility exercise cool-down

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Small, slight extensions of something, such as a piece of fabric or a period of time.

The mildstretches in the old sweater made it still fit comfortably.

3. Minor exaggerations in a story or statement.

His tale had a few mildstretches, but the main facts were true.

4. Slight expansions of a rule or limit that are not strict.

The teacher allowed mildstretches of the deadline for students who were sick.