stretch

Related to stretch: Stretch marks, stretch reflex

stretch

1. slang An exaggeration beyond what is true, likely, or logical. I'm not too fond of taxes either, but claiming they are the cause of all our problems is quite a stretch. A: "Another round of layoffs. I bet the boss gets off on firing people, just because he can ." B: "Come on now, don't you think that's a bit of a stretch?"

2. slang A term in prison or jail. I did a stretch in Sing Sing a few years ago. Those were the worst five years of my life. She's headed for a seven-year-stretch in federal prison for her involvement in the scandal.

3. slang A term of address for a particularly tall person. How's it going, stretch? Nice view from up there?

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

stretch

1. n. a period of time. (Folksy.) Let’s talk here for a stretch and then go up and see if dinner’s ready.

2. n. a prison term. I was away for a stretch of about seven years.

3. in. to hang (as with a death sentence). You will stretch for this, Lefty!

4. tv. to cut or dilute a drug. Let’s stretch this stuff, sell it, and then blow town.

5. n. a nickname for a tall person, usually male. (Usually Stretch.) Well, stretch, think you’ll go out for basketball this season?

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See:

a bit of a stretch
at a stretch
at full stretch
bend/stretch the rules
by any stretch
by any stretch of the imagination
by no stretch
by no stretch of the imagination
from the stretch
in the home stretch
in the stretch
make (one's) money stretch
not by any stretch of the imagination
on the home straight
on the home straight/stretch
on the home stretch
stretch
stretch (one's) legs
stretch (one's) legs according to the coverlet
stretch a point
stretch a/the point
stretch away
stretch away from (someone or something)
stretch away to
stretch away to (someone or something)
stretch forth
stretch it
stretch legs
stretch money
stretch one’s legs
stretch one's legs
stretch one's legs, to
stretch out
stretch out to
stretch out to (someone, something, or some place)
stretch the rules
stretch the truth
stretch your arm no further than your sleeve (will reach)
stretch your arm no further than your sleeve will reach
stretch your legs
the home stretch

References in periodicals archive

In the above equation, [t.sub.d] is the strain time, i.e., the time the film spends in the stretch gap during the stretching process, and [epsilon] is the elongation.

Comparison of stretched polycarbonate films produced on a stretching line and a stretching frame

This flexibility program should consist of static or PNF stretching methods in which the stretch is held for 20 to 30 seconds and repeated three times.

An evidence based guide to stretching

Participants in the stretch groups performed an active static stretch of the right hamstring muscle group, for 30 seconds, three repetitions, once per day, five days a week, for six weeks.

The frequency of hamstring stretches required to maintain knee extension range of motion following an initial six-week stretching programme

Another reason athletes stretch is because they believe it helps to prevent or treat sore muscles.

The five persistent myths of stretching

Contract Relax: Passive placement of the restricted muscle into a position of stretch followed by an isometric contraction of the restricted muscle.

The PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) stretching technique--a brief review

Williams, "Effect of intermittent stretch on immobilised muscle," Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, vol.

Passive repetitive stretching for a short duration within a week increases myogenic regulatory factors and myosin heavy chain mRNA in rats' skeletal muscles

General and specific warm-up with dynamic stretch: This condition followed the same protocol as condition 1, however there was an addition of a sport specific warm-up, which included three-sprint specific exercises performed in random order.

Effects of dynamic and static stretching within general and activity specific warm-up protocols

USATF Stretch Study, August 2010, http://www.usatf.org/stretchStudy/index.asp

USATF: don't change your pre-run stretch

Become disciplined to stretch by adding it to your daily routine or training programme.

Make stretching a habit - and feel the benefit

Pacing--a stretch should be controlled and performed at a slow pace rather than quickly without focus or awareness.

Loosen up! Physical therapist Grace Shen encourages us all to soothe our tight muscles with some simple stretching

A stretch film or stretch wrap dispenser is most often referring to a hand held tool used to dispense stretch film.

Stretch Film Dispensers Market Demand, Size, Trends, Top Key Players, Market Performance and Forecas

M2 EQUITYBITES-July 22, 2019-Stretch Relief Acquires Power Stretch Studios NYC to Expand Footprint New York

Stretch Relief Acquires Power Stretch Studios NYC to Expand Footprint New York

Summary: This report provides a forecast analysis of the global stretch hood films market.

Stretch Hood Films Market Growth Focusing on Trends & Innovations during the Period Until 2028

词组	stretch
释义	stretch Related to stretch: Stretch marks, stretch reflex stretch 1. slang An exaggeration beyond what is true, likely, or logical. I'm not too fond of taxes either, but claiming they are the cause of all our problems is quite a stretch. A: "Another round of layoffs. I bet the boss gets off on firing people, just because he can ." B: "Come on now, don't you think that's a bit of a stretch?" 2. slang A term in prison or jail. I did a stretch in Sing Sing a few years ago. Those were the worst five years of my life. She's headed for a seven-year-stretch in federal prison for her involvement in the scandal. 3. slang A term of address for a particularly tall person. How's it going, stretch? Nice view from up there? Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. stretch 1. n. a period of time. (Folksy.) Let’s talk here for a stretch and then go up and see if dinner’s ready. 2. n. a prison term. I was away for a stretch of about seven years. 3. in. to hang (as with a death sentence). You will stretch for this, Lefty! 4. tv. to cut or dilute a drug. Let’s stretch this stuff, sell it, and then blow town. 5. n. a nickname for a tall person, usually male. (Usually Stretch.) Well, stretch, think you’ll go out for basketball this season? McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See: a bit of a stretch at a stretch at full stretch bend/stretch the rules by any stretch by any stretch of the imagination by no stretch by no stretch of the imagination from the stretch in the home stretch in the stretch make (one's) money stretch not by any stretch of the imagination on the home straight on the home straight/stretch on the home stretch stretch stretch (one's) legs stretch (one's) legs according to the coverlet stretch a point stretch a/the point stretch away stretch away from (someone or something) stretch away to stretch away to (someone or something) stretch forth stretch it stretch legs stretch money stretch one’s legs stretch one's legs stretch one's legs, to stretch out stretch out to stretch out to (someone, something, or some place) stretch the rules stretch the truth stretch your arm no further than your sleeve (will reach) stretch your arm no further than your sleeve will reach stretch your legs the home stretch References in periodicals archive In the above equation, [t.sub.d] is the strain time, i.e., the time the film spends in the stretch gap during the stretching process, and [epsilon] is the elongation. Comparison of stretched polycarbonate films produced on a stretching line and a stretching frame This flexibility program should consist of static or PNF stretching methods in which the stretch is held for 20 to 30 seconds and repeated three times. An evidence based guide to stretching Participants in the stretch groups performed an active static stretch of the right hamstring muscle group, for 30 seconds, three repetitions, once per day, five days a week, for six weeks. The frequency of hamstring stretches required to maintain knee extension range of motion following an initial six-week stretching programme Another reason athletes stretch is because they believe it helps to prevent or treat sore muscles. The five persistent myths of stretching Contract Relax: Passive placement of the restricted muscle into a position of stretch followed by an isometric contraction of the restricted muscle. The PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) stretching technique--a brief review Williams, "Effect of intermittent stretch on immobilised muscle," Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, vol. Passive repetitive stretching for a short duration within a week increases myogenic regulatory factors and myosin heavy chain mRNA in rats' skeletal muscles General and specific warm-up with dynamic stretch: This condition followed the same protocol as condition 1, however there was an addition of a sport specific warm-up, which included three-sprint specific exercises performed in random order. Effects of dynamic and static stretching within general and activity specific warm-up protocols USATF Stretch Study, August 2010, http://www.usatf.org/stretchStudy/index.asp USATF: don't change your pre-run stretch Become disciplined to stretch by adding it to your daily routine or training programme. Make stretching a habit - and feel the benefit Pacing--a stretch should be controlled and performed at a slow pace rather than quickly without focus or awareness. Loosen up! Physical therapist Grace Shen encourages us all to soothe our tight muscles with some simple stretching A stretch film or stretch wrap dispenser is most often referring to a hand held tool used to dispense stretch film. Stretch Film Dispensers Market Demand, Size, Trends, Top Key Players, Market Performance and Forecas M2 EQUITYBITES-July 22, 2019-Stretch Relief Acquires Power Stretch Studios NYC to Expand Footprint New York Stretch Relief Acquires Power Stretch Studios NYC to Expand Footprint New York Summary: This report provides a forecast analysis of the global stretch hood films market. Stretch Hood Films Market Growth Focusing on Trends & Innovations during the Period Until 2028
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