stretch

slang

1. An exaggeration beyond what is true, likely, or logical. I'm not too fond of taxes either, but claiming they are the cause of all our problems is quite a stretch. A: "Another round of layoffs… I bet the boss gets off on firing people just because he can." B: "Come on now, don't you think that's a bit of a stretch?"

2. A term in prison or jail. I did a stretch in Sing Sing a few years ago. Those were the worst five years of my life. She's headed for a seven-year-stretch in federal prison for her involvement in the scandal.

3. A term of address for a particularly tall person. How's it going, stretch? Nice view from up there?

stretch

1. n. a period of time. (Folksy.) Let’s talk here for a stretch and then go up and see if dinner’s ready.

2. n. a prison term. I was away for a stretch of about seven years.

3. in. to hang (as with a death sentence). You will stretch for this, Lefty!

4. tv. to cut or dilute a drug. Let’s stretch this stuff, sell it, and then blow town.

5. n. a nickname for a tall person, usually male. (Usually Stretch.) Well, stretch, think you’ll go out for basketball this season?

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References in periodicals archive

This explanation is also enforced by the observation that when the hip flexors were stretched statically and the hip extensors dynamically (SFDE) during the same warmup routine, the acute improvements in hip flexion ROM were lower than all other protocols (Figure 3).

Acute effects of different agonist and antagonist stretching arrangements on static and dynamic range of motion

The focus of these studies is on the production of oriented amorphous polycarbonate film; the results are intended to compare uniaxially stretched film produced on a stretching line unit with planar stretched film produced on a stretching frame.

Comparison of stretched polycarbonate films produced on a stretching line and a stretching frame

All major muscles groups should be stretched at least three times a week.

An evidence based guide to stretching

MyoD gene expression increased 1.6-fold in the continuous stretched side and 2.5-fold in the repetitive stretched side compared to each respective unstretched side, both in a statistically significant manner (P < 0.05).

Passive repetitive stretching for a short duration within a week increases myogenic regulatory factors and myosin heavy chain mRNA in rats' skeletal muscles

(2003) The role of flexibility in injury prevention and athletic performance: have we stretched the truth?

Effects of dynamic and static stretching within general and activity specific warm-up protocols

The stretch should be felt as a pulling sensation in the muscle and never a pain or strain in the joint or other part of the body that is not being stretched.

Loosen up! Physical therapist Grace Shen encourages us all to soothe our tight muscles with some simple stretching

By combining the excellent properties of a synthetic peptide, a vitamin and an organic Marrubium extract, PENTAPHARM offers an innovative active ingredient which protects stretched skin structure as well as diminishes stretch marks.

Just relax, forget about stretch marks

After the initial baseline measurements were taken, the two groups were supervised while they stretched. The participants lay on their back and pulled their thigh to the chest until they could grasp it behind the knee.

When less is more: the case for shorter stretching durations

Stretch hoods are tubes produced in the blown film process, sealed on one end, stretched by a four arm mechanical arm in transverse direction (30-80%) and released over a palletised load.

Shrink or stretch? use and development of unitisation films in Europe's packaging industry are growing steadily. What are the options, who are the players, and how are things changing?

Biaxially stretched polyimide is used on circuit boards and can withstand temperatures up to 572 F.

Biaxially stretch practically anything

By using stretched paper, a paper bag can be manufactured from two layers rather than the normal three.

Nippon paper goes 'wavy wavy.'

As the spring's coils elongate, the pogo gains elastic potential energy, stored energy due to being stretched or compressed.

Sproiiing!

"I don't think it's a waste of time," said Luis Rodriguez, a 41-year-old Miami man as he stretched last week before a run with his son on the Amazon Park trail.

Runners' stretching has fans, doubters

Small-handed pianists resorted to using mechanical devices that purportedly stretched the hand, usually requiring the participant to force fingers over sized wedges.

Strategies for small-handed pianists