Phrase Hound found 23 phrases and 9 compound words that contain stretches. The most common are listed below. Open stretches in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 23
- back-stretchesplural of back-stretch (alternative form of backstretches).
- brand stretchesplural of brand stretch: the degree to which an advertiser alters consumer perceptions of a brand without alienating the consumer by creating messages that do not fit with the brand's image.
- cat stretchesplural of cat stretch: A stretch position, naturally and comfortably assumed by a limber feline or imitated by a human (notably as a gymnastic exercise), on all fours with the back maximally arched and pointing upwards.
- final stretchesplural of final stretch: The final part of a racecourse from the last curve to the finish line.
- home stretchesplural of home stretch: The final part of a racecourse from the last curve to the finish line.
- stretches forththird-person singular simple present indicative of stretch forth: To extend/expand outward/forward.
- stretches hempthird-person singular simple present indicative of stretch hemp: To be hanged.
- stretches outthird-person singular simple present indicative of stretch out: To lie fully extended.
- stretches thinthird-person singular simple present indicative of stretch thin: To spread the resources of too far.
- time-stretchesthird-person singular simple present indicative of time-stretch: To change the speed or duration of (an audio signal) without affecting its pitch.
- octopus stretchesplural of octopus stretch: A hold in which the wrestler stands behind the opponent and hooks a leg over the opponent's opposite leg.
- seventh inning stretchesplural of seventh inning stretch: A more extended than usual break taken between the top half and the bottom half of the seventh inning.
- stretches a pointthird-person singular simple present indicative of stretch a point: To make an exception to the usual rule or custom because of special circumstances.
- stretches it outthird-person singular simple present indicative of stretch it out: To engage in a program of stretching, especially as part of a workout regimen.
- stretches the envelopethird-person singular simple present indicative of stretch the envelope: To go beyond established limits; to pioneer.
- stretches the pointthird-person singular simple present indicative of stretch the point: To make an exception to the usual rule or custom because of special circumstances.
- stretches the rulesthird-person singular simple present indicative of stretch the rules: To do something that is not normally allowed but is also not explicitly prohibited.
- stretches the truththird-person singular simple present indicative of stretch the truth: To exaggerate, often to the point where the truth is obscured or lost.
- stretches the long bowthird-person singular simple present indicative of stretch the long bow: To exaggerate, tell a tall tale.
- stretches one's legsthird-person singular simple present indicative of stretch one's legs: To walk about, especially after prolonged time sitting or lying down.
- stretches one's wingsthird-person singular simple present indicative of stretch one's wings: To experiment in life; to find out what one is capable of; to try new things or activities.
- stretches the envolopethird-person singular simple present indicative of stretch the envelope: To go beyond established limits; to pioneer.
- stretches ropethird-person singular simple present indicative of stretch rope: To be executed by hanging.
Compound words 9
- backstretchesplural of backstretch: Synonym of back straight (“straight part of a racetrack, running track, etc., opposite the finishing line”).
- electrostretchesthird-person singular simple present indicative of electrostretch: To stretch a biological macromolecule, typically as part of electrophoresis
- frontstretchesplural of frontstretch: The straight (or gently curved) part of a racetrack, running track, etc. where the race begins.
- homestretchesplural of homestretch: The final part of a racecourse from the last curve to the finish line.
- mainstretchesplural of mainstretch: The main or longest (usually straight) section of a race track.
- microstretchesplural of microstretch: microscopic stretch (of a microelement of a solid)
- outstretchesthird-person singular simple present indicative of outstretch: To extend by stretching.
- overstretchesthird-person singular simple present indicative of overstretch: To stretch too far.
- prestretchesthird-person singular simple present indicative of prestretch: To stretch in advance.