Vocabulary Entry

stretched

|verb • adjective

verb

Past tense of stretch; to extend or spread something to a greater length or area.

Example Sentences

"She stretched the elastic band until it was taut."

"He stretched out his arms after sitting for a long time."

"The cat stretched and yawned before jumping off the couch."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The stretched canvas was ready for painting."

"He felt a stretched muscle after the intense workout."

"The stretched fabric glimmered under the sunlight."