stetch

/ˈstɛtʃ/ or /ˈstɛtʃɪ/ (noun), /ˈstɛtʃ/ (verb)

Definitions

1. verb

to stretch or extend something, especially to its full extent

“She stretched the elastic band to its full stretch.”

2. noun

a stretch of land or water

“The stetch of coastline offered a beautiful view.”

Synonyms

  • extension
  • stretch

Antonyms

  • compression
  • retraction