stretch out

1. (verb) extend out and forward, as of a limb; "He held out his hand"; "point a finger"; "extend a hand"
Synonyms: extend, hold out, put out, stretch forth
Related Words: gesticulate, gesture, motion

2. (verb) of the neck; so as to see better
Synonyms: crane
Related Words: extend, stretch

3. (verb) extend one's body or limbs; "Let's stretch for a minute--we've been sitting here for over 3 hours"
Synonyms: stretch
Related Words: move

4. (verb) lie down comfortably; "To enjoy the picnic, we stretched out on the grass"
Synonyms: stretch
Related Words: lie, lie down

5. (verb) extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length; "Unfold the newspaper"; "stretch out that piece of cloth"; "extend the TV antenna"
Synonyms: extend, stretch, unfold
Related Words: change form, change shape, deform



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