stretching

/ˈstrɛtʃɪŋ/

/ˈstrɛtʃɪŋ/

Definitions of stretching

1. noun

   exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
   synonyms: stretch

   types:

   pandiculation

   yawning and stretching (as when first waking up)

   type of:

   exercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout

   the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
2. noun

   act of expanding by lengthening or widening
   types:

   tension

   the action of stretching something tight

   extension

   act of stretching or straightening out a flexed limb

   hyperextension

   greater than normal extension

   type of:

   enlargement, expansion

   the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope