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stretchingThe action of extending or lengthening something; exercises that extend muscles and improve flexibility

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: The action of extending or lengthening something; exercises that extend muscles and improve flexibility

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstretʃɪŋ/

Korean meaning: 늘리거나 확장하는 행위; 근육을 늘려 유연성을 높이는 운동

Korean pronunciation: **스트**레칭

Example Sentences

  • My cat's stretching routine is more consistent than my gym schedule.
  • Stretching before exercise is crucial for preventing injuries.
  • She spent 20 minutes stretching her tight shoulders after working at the computer all day.

stretching

NOUN

//ˈstretʃɪŋ//

The action of extending or lengthening something; exercises that extend muscles and improve flexibility

stretching concept
💡 Concept

The action of extending or lengthening something; exercises that extend muscles and improve flexibility

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈstretʃɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈstretʃɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Rootstretch
Suffix--ing

Origin

고대 영어 'streccan'에서 유래되어, '늘리다, 뻗다'의 의미로 사용되었습니다. 게르만어족의 공통 어근에서 나온 단어로, 물리적인 확장뿐만 아니라 비유적 확장의 의미로도 발전했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

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My cat's stretching routine is more consistent than my gym schedule.

Stretching before exercise is crucial for preventing injuries.

She spent 20 minutes stretching her tight shoulders after working at the computer all day.

The yoga instructor emphasized the importance of proper breathing during stretching.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

extensionelongationflexibility traininglimberingwarm-up

Antonyms

contractingtighteningcompression

Related

yogaflexibilityexercisemuscletensionrelaxationmobility