stretching

Thân thiện

She does gentle stretching exercises before her morning run.

Definition

Noun: 1. The act of making something longer, wider, or taut by pulling: The physical action of extending or expanding something. 2. (Exercise): A form of physical exercise in which a specific muscle or tendon is deliberately elongated to improve muscle elasticity and range of motion.

Usage

Stretching is used to describe both a general physical action and a specific type of preparatory or recovery exercise. It is typically an uncountable noun when referring to the activity in general.

Examples

• Noun (General Action):

  • The stretching of the canvas over the frame took two people.
  • The constant stretching of the rubber band caused it to lose its elasticity.

• Noun (Exercise):

  • She does ten minutes of stretching before her morning run.
  • Proper stretching can help prevent muscle injuries.

Advanced Usage

• "stretching the truth": This is an idiomatic use of the verb , meaning to exaggerate or distort facts. It is not a direct use of the noun but is a closely related concept.
  • Saying you caught a fish "this big" is stretching the truth.

Variants and Related Words

• Stretch (verb): To extend or lengthen.
  • He had to stretch to reach the top shelf.
• Stretch (noun): An act of stretching; a continuous area or period.
  • It's a long stretch of road. / She did a quick stretch.
• Stretchy (adjective): Able to stretch easily.
  • The fabric is very stretchy.

Synonyms

• Extending: Making longer.
• Elongating: Lengthening.
• Lengthening: Making longer.
• Warming up (in the context of exercise): Preparatory physical activity.

Antonyms

• Contracting: Becoming smaller or shorter.
• Shrinking: Becoming smaller.
• Compressing: Flattening by pressure.

Related Phrases/Idioms (from the verb stretch)

• Stretch one's legs: To go for a short walk, especially after sitting for a long time.
  • Let's stop at the next rest area so I can stretch my legs.
• Stretch a point: To allow or do something that is not usually permitted.
  • I'll stretch a point and let you submit the assignment tomorrow.

Học thuật

Noun

1. exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
2. act of expanding by lengthening or widening

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