stretching — The 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/
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
💡 Concept
She's stretching her arms above her head before the morning run.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈstretʃɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈstretʃɪŋ/
🌳Etymology
Rootstretch
Suffix--ing
🎵Rhyme
fetchingsketchingetching
fetching
sketching
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🔗Collocations
morning stretching
stretching routine
stretching exercises
muscle stretching
dynamic stretching
stretching session
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“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.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
extensionelongationflexibility traininglimberingwarm-up
Antonyms
contractingtighteningcompression
Related
yogaflexibilityexercisemuscletensionrelaxationmobility
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