stretch
/stɹɛtʃ/verb
To reach out or extend your arms, legs, or body to loosen your muscles, especially before or after exercise.
Example sentences
- “Always stretch for a few minutes before you go for a run.”
- “She stretched her arms above her head and yawned.”
- “The coach taught us how to stretch our hamstrings properly.”
Also used as a noun: 'do some stretches'. 'Stretch your legs' means take a short walk after sitting for a long time.