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stretch out
verb
1 stretch out
Extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length:
— Stretch out that piece of cloth.
synonyms: extend, stretch, unfold.
Roget 200:
be long
etc.
adj.;
stretch out,
sprawl;
extend to,
reach to,
stretch to;
make a long arm,
drag its slow length along. "
render long
etc.
adj.;
lengthen,
extend,
elongate;
stretch;
prolong,
produce,
protract;
let out,
draw out,
spin out†;
drawl.
enfilade,
look along,
view in perspective.
distend
(expand)
194.
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Roget 133:
be late
etc.
adj.;
tarry,
wait,
stay,
bide,
take time;
dawdle
etc.
(be inactive)
683;
linger,
loiter;
bide one's time,
take one's time;
gain time;
hang fire;
stand over,
lie over.
put off,
defer,
delay,
lay over,
suspend;
table [Parl.];
shift off,
stave off;
waive,
retard,
remand,
postpone,
adjourn;
procrastinate;
dally;
prolong,
protract;
spin out,
draw out,
lengthen out,
stretch out;
prorogue;
keep back;
tide over;
push to the last,
drive to the last;
let the matter stand over;
reserve
etc.
(store)
636;
temporize;
consult one's pillow,
sleep on it.
lose an opportunity
etc.
135;
be kept waiting,
dance attendance;
kick one's heels,
cool one's heels;
faire antichambre [Fr.];
wait impatiently;
await
etc.
(expect)
507;
sit up,
sit up at night.
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2 stretch out
Lie down comfortably.
synonym: stretch.
3 stretch out
4 stretch out
Extend one's body or limbs.
synonym: stretch.
5 stretch out
Stretch (the neck) so as to see better.
synonym: crane.
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