Stretching: alternatives and connections

The act of increasing in size or bulk, real or apparent; the state of being increased; augmentation; further extension; expansion.

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The act of exercising; a setting in action or practicing; employment in the proper mode of activity; exertion; application; use; habitual activity; o…

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of Exercise

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The act of expanding or spreading out; the condition of being expanded; dilation; enlargement.

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The act of extending or the state of being extended; a stretching out; enlargement in breadth or continuation of length; increase; augmentation; expa…

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A stretching and stiffening of the trunk and extremities, as when fatigued and drowsy.

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The act of stretching or straining; the state of being stretched or strained to stiffness; the state of being bent strained; as, the tension of the m…

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To stretch out; to prolong in space; to carry forward or continue in length; as, to extend a line in surveying; to extend a cord across the street.

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To stretch out; to prolong in space; to carry forward or continue in length; as, to extend a line in surveying; to extend a cord across the street.

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To reach out; to extend; to put forth.

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To reach out; to extend; to put forth.

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To reach out; to extend; to put forth.

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