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Vocabulary Entry
stretcher
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A device used for carrying someone who is ill or injured.
Example Sentences
"The paramedics moved the patient onto the stretcher."
"They used a stretcher to transport the hiker who had fallen."
"In emergencies, a stretcher can be a lifesaver."
V
verb
To stretch something out, often used in a context of prolonging or extending.
Example Sentences
"He prefers to stretcher his workouts and take his time."
"They decided to stretcher the project timeline to ensure quality."
"Don't stretcher the truth; just be honest."