Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the phrase
Stretch Out.
Stretch Out - as a verb
Extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
Example: "Unfold the newspaper"
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extend14stretch12unfold10Lie down comfortably
Example: "To enjoy the picnic, we stretched out on the grass"
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stretch12Thrust or extend out
Example: "He held out his hand"
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exsert13extend14hold output outstretch forthHypernyms (Closely Related)
gesticulate14gesture8motion8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Extend one's body or limbs
Example: "Let's stretch for a minute--we've been sitting here for over 3 hours"
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stretch12Stretch (the neck) so as to see better
Example: "The women craned their necks to see the president drive by"
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crane7Example Sentences
"I like to stretch out before I start my exercise routine."
"You should stretch out your legs during a long flight."
"After a long day at work, I like to stretch out on the couch."
"I always stretch out my neck before doing any neck exercises."
"The yoga instructor told us to stretch out our hamstrings."
