Definition of stretching Stretching

/stɹɛˈʧɪŋ/ - [streching] -

We found 10 definitions of stretching from 7 different sources.

What does stretching mean?

Noun Plural: stretchings
stretching - act of expanding by lengthening or widening
		enlargement, expansion a photographic print that has been enlarged
		tension the action of stretching something tight; "tension holds the belt in the pulleys"
stretching - exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
		stretch
		exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout, exercise the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; "the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit"

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stretching (Noun)
A form of physical exercise in which a specific skeletal muscle or muscle group is deliberately elongated to its fullest length in order to improve the muscle's felt elasticity and reaffirm comfortable muscle tone.
stretching (Verb)
Present participle of stretch.

stretching
in navigation, is generally understood to imply the progression of a ship under a great surface of sail, when close-hauled. The difference between this phrase and standing, is apparently in the quantity of sail, which, in the latter, may be very moderate; but in stretching, generally signifies excess: as, we saw the enemy at day-break stretching to the southward, under a crowd of sail, &c.
To STRIKE, in navigation, to run ashore, or to beat upon the ground in passing over a bank or shallow.
To STRIKE also implies to lower or let down any thing; as an ensign, or topsail, in saluting; or, as the yards and topmasts in tempestuous weather. It is, however, more particularly used to express the lowering of the colours, in token of surrender, to a victorious enemy.

stretching
Hanging. He'll stretch for it; he will be hanged for it. Also telling a great lie: he stretched stoutly.