stretch
/stretʃ/verb
उच्चारण स्ट्रेच
खींचकर बढ़ाना; खिंचना, फैलना
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[I, T] ~ (sth)
to make something longer or wider by pulling it; to become longer or wider
खींचकर बढ़ाना; खिंचना, फैलना
- Do not stretch the sweater or it will lose its shape.
- Rubber stretches easily.
- The tailor stretched the cloth to measure it.
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- Elastic stretches when you pull it.
- Do not stretch the wire too far or it will snap.
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[I, T] ~ (sth) (out)
to put out your arms or legs as far as you can; to make your body as long as possible
(हाथ-पैर) फैलाना, अँगड़ाई लेना
- She stretched her arms above her head.
- The cat stretched and yawned.
- Stretch your legs after sitting for so long.
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- He stretched out on the sofa and fell asleep.
- The dancer stretched her arms wide.
Synonyms extend reach out
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[I] ~ (from… to…)
to spread over an area of land or a period of time
(क्षेत्र या समय में) फैला होना
- The fields stretch for miles.
- The course stretches over two years.
- The desert stretches to the horizon.
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- The queue stretched all the way to the gate.
- The forest stretches from the river to the hills.
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[T] ~ sb/sth
to make use of all somebody's skill or all of a resource, often to the limit
(क्षमता, साधन को) पूरी तरह इस्तेमाल करना, सीमा तक खींचना
- The new course really stretched her.
- The budget is stretched to the limit.
- The tough exam stretched even the best students.
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- Rising prices have stretched the family budget.
- The work stretches my abilities in a good way.
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[C]
a continuous area of land or water; a continuous period of time
(भूमि, जल का) विस्तार; (समय की) लगातार अवधि
- a dangerous stretch of road
- a ten-hour stretch without a break
- There is a long stretch of empty road before the town.
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- He was away for a stretch of two months.
- A stretch of the river is popular with boatmen.
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[C]
an act of stretching the body
अँगड़ाई, खिंचाव (व्यायाम)
- Do a few stretches before you run.
- A quick stretch in the morning wakes up the body.
- She did some gentle stretches before yoga.
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- Take a stretch every hour while studying.
- The coach asked the players to do stretches before the match.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
stretch (transitive): make longer or wider
To pull something so that it becomes longer, wider or tighter. The object is usually a rope, elastic or cloth.
किसी चीज़ को खींचकर लंबा, चौड़ा या कसा हुआ करना; object प्रायः रस्सी, इलास्टिक या कपड़ा होता है।
- Don't stretch the sweater, or it will lose its shape.
- The farmer stretched a net across the field.
stretch (intransitive): body or land
People stretch their arms and legs; a road, forest or period of time stretches over a distance or time.
लोग हाथ-पैर फैलाते हैं; सड़क, जंगल या समयावधि किसी दूरी या समय तक फैलती है।
- He yawned and stretched after the long class.
- The desert stretches for miles beyond Jaisalmer.
stretch + to / as far as / from ... to ...
Use from ... to ... or as far as to show the range that something covers.
किसी चीज़ का विस्तार दिखाने के लिए 'from ... to ...' या 'as far as' का प्रयोग होता है।
- The market stretches from the temple to the river.
stretch a budget / stretch yourself
To make limited money last longer, or to push yourself to do more than usual.
सीमित धन को अधिक समय तक चलाना, या स्वयं को सामान्य से अधिक करने के लिए प्रेरित करना।
- Mothers often stretch the monthly budget to meet every need.
- Challenging problems stretch your mind.
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stretch + noun
your legsyour armsa ropethe truththe budget
- Do not stretch the truth when you describe your skills.
adjective + stretch (noun)
longquietopenfinaldangerous
- A long stretch of road was closed after the rain.
adverb + stretch
farright acrossall the wayendlesslyout
- The fields stretch endlessly in Punjab.
stretch + time
a stretch of ten yearsat a stretchfor a stretchover a stretch
- She studied for four hours at a stretch.
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- The queue stretched from the counter to the main gate.
कतार काउंटर से मुख्य द्वार तक फैली हुई थी।
- Stretch your legs for a few minutes after sitting for hours.
घंटों बैठने के बाद कुछ मिनट अपने पैर सीधे कीजिए।
- The elastic is old and will not stretch any more.
इलास्टिक पुराना है और अब और नहीं खिंचेगा।
- We travelled along a beautiful stretch of the coast.
हमने तट के एक सुंदर हिस्से के किनारे यात्रा की।
- Radhika found it a stretch to finish the paper in an hour.
राधिका को एक घंटे में प्रश्न-पत्र पूरा करना कठिन लगा।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ The road is stretching up to the village.
✓ The road stretches to the village.
Stretch describing a permanent feature is used in the simple present, not the continuous.
स्थायी विशेषता बताने वाले 'stretch' का प्रयोग simple present में होता है, continuous में नहीं।
✗ He studied for ten hours on a stretch.
✓ He studied for ten hours at a stretch.
The fixed phrase is at a stretch.
निश्चित phrase 'at a stretch' है।
✗ The queue is stretched upto the gate.
✓ The queue stretches up to the gate.
Up to is two words, and a lasting extent is described in the simple present active form.
'Up to' दो शब्द हैं, और स्थायी विस्तार बताने के लिए simple present active रूप आता है।
¶Idioms 3
at a stretch
continuously, without stopping
लगातार, एक बार में
- She can study for six hours at a stretch.
at full stretch
using all your energy or resources
पूरी क्षमता से, पूरे ज़ोर से
- The hospital was working at full stretch during the epidemic.
by no stretch of the imagination
used to say that something is definitely not true, however hard you try to believe it
किसी भी तरह से नहीं, दूर-दूर तक नहीं
- By no stretch of the imagination could the film be called a success.
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stretch out
to lie down, usually in order to relax or sleep
पैर फैलाकर लेटना
- He stretched out on the sofa after lunch.
- She stretched out under a tree.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
At a stretch, at full stretch, by no stretch of the imagination.
Stretch के ये phrases ज़रूरी हैं: at a stretch (बिना रुके लगातार), at full stretch (पूरी क्षमता से), और by no stretch of the imagination (किसी भी तरह से नहीं, कल्पना में भी नहीं)।
✓In the exam
Notes
A stretcher carries the injured.
Stretcher घायल को ले जाने का साधन है।