stretch

verb
UK /strɛtʃ/
US /strɛtʃ/

To make something longer or wider by pulling it.

She stretched the rubber band until it was very long.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To reach out your arms or legs as far as you can.

He stretched his arms above his head after waking up.

3. A continuous area of land or water.

They walked along a quiet stretch of beach.

4. To make something last longer than planned.

We had to stretch our food supplies for another week.

5. To bend or move your body to relax tight muscles.

The runners stretch before the race begins.