stretcher

/ˈstrɛtʃər/

Definitions

1. noun

A device for lifting or moving someone who is injured or unable to walk, typically on a flat surface.

“The emergency responders used a stretcher to carry the injured hiker to safety.”

2. verb

To move or carry someone who is injured or unable to walk, typically on a flat surface.

“The paramedics stretched her onto a stretcher and wheeled her into the ambulance.”

3. noun

A person who stretches or stretches things, especially in a particular way.

“The yoga instructor is a great stretcher and can make you feel relaxed after a session.”

Synonyms

  • gurney
  • litter
  • stretching board

Antonyms

  • stander
  • walker