stretch

noun

1
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
2
extension to or beyond the ordinary limit
running at full stretch
by no stretch of the imagination
3
exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
4
a straightaway section of a racetrack
5
the capacity for being stretched
6
a large and unbroken expanse or distance
a stretch of highway
a stretch of clear water
7
an unbroken period of time during which you do something
there were stretches of boredom
he did a stretch in the federal penitentiary

1
extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
Stretch your legs!
Extend your right arm above your head
2
extend one's body or limbs
Let's stretch for a minute--we've been sitting here for over 3 hours
3
increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
stretch the soup by adding some more cream
extend the casserole with a little rice
4
become longer by being stretched and pulled
The fabric stretches
5
make long or longer by pulling and stretching
stretch the fabric

Also useful for “stretch”:Unscrambler— Rearrange the letters in “stretch”