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stretch

stretch

7 2.1
Fabric that can be pulled and still return to its shape
  • adjective
  • /strɛtʃ/
: elástico
  • They have a swim line with trunks and board shorts that are quick to dry and have four way stretch fabric.

This is the Limon Eco Stretch high rise legging and this is the Sammy Eco stretch bra.

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Examples

  • Lightweight mesh magic construction, four way stretch, move the way your body does.

  • I love this shirt because it's made from stretch material that fits perfectly.

  • These ones are the high rise jeggings super stretch X.

  • This is the Limon Eco Stretch high rise legging and this is the Sammy Eco stretch bra.

  • These leggings are made of a high-quality fabric that is stretch and comfortable to wear.

  • Her workout clothes are designed with a special stretch feature that allows for great movement during exercise.

Synonyms

stretchy
vsstretch
11 1.9

A fabric you can pull that returns to its old shape

is elastic but often implies quick recovery after pulling
tensile
vsstretch
  • Specialized
7 6.7

Able to be stretched without breaking

is about elasticity rather than strength or tension properties
stretchable
vsstretch
1 2.6

Becomes longer when you pull it and then goes back to its original size

is elastic and focuses on easy pulling without damage
extensible
vsstretch
1 6.3

Can stretch to become longer, like a tongue or tape

is elastic but focuses more on being lengthened or expanded
elastomeric
vsstretch
  • Specialized
1 7.7

Material that can stretch and return to its original shape, like rubber

is elastic in a technical material sense rather than everyday use
extensile
vsstretch
  • Specialized
1 8.7

Can stretch out like a tongue or arm to reach farther than usual

is elastic and does not imply protruding beyond usual limits

Antonyms

37 4.0

Does not bend because it is stiff

33 3.9

Hard and likely to break

Idioms

7 5.3

To make a story seem better than it really is

Not true or possible in any way

Compounds

15 3.7

A narrow line on the skin that appears after fast weight gain or pregnancy

4 2.3

Trousers made from elastic fabric that fit close to the body

1 5.7

A situation when you use all your energy and ability

stretch receptor
  • Specialized
1 7.2

A small part in a muscle that senses when it stretches

stretch reflex
  • Specialized
1 6.5

An automatic muscle tightening that happens when a muscle is pulled

A gentle stretch that relaxes the back and increases flexibility

How Stretchy

resilient
4 5.0
elastic
29 2.6
stretch
7 2.1
stiff
134 1.7
inelastic
  • Specialized
2 6.6

Surface Forms

stretch positive

Etymology

Stretch comes from the old English streccan meaning 'to make long'. If a fabric can be pulled out without damage we call it 'stretch', so stretch as an adjective means the material is elastic and easy to pull.