stretch
UK: /stretʃ/ | US: /stretʃ/
v. to extend or lengthen beyond the normal limits
v. to reach out or hold out (e.g., a limb)
n. an act of stretching or extending
n. a continuous expanse or period
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The word "stretch" originates from Old English streccan, meaning "to extend or spread out." It is related to Dutch strekken and German strecken, all deriving from Proto-Germanic strakjaną, which carries the sense of tightening or straightening. The modern form evolved with the addition of the -tch suffix, reinforcing its verbal nature. The core idea of "extension" or "expansion" has remained consistent throughout its linguistic history.
She stretched her arms after sitting at the desk for hours.
The elastic band can stretch to twice its original length.
The highway stretches across the entire state.
He took a quick stretch before continuing his workout.
The project deadline was stretched by another week.