CEFR A2

stretching

noun

Meaning

The act of extending your limbs or body to their fullest extent, usually to improve flexibility or relieve muscle tension.

Examples

Morning stretching can help you feel more awake and limber.
He found that regular stretching reduced his risk of injury during sports.

Synonyms: extending, flexing, loosening up, toning

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stretching (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈstrɛtʃɪŋ/

Definition

The act of extending your limbs or body to their fullest extent, usually to improve flexibility or relieve muscle tension.

Examples

Morning stretching can help you feel more awake and limber.
He found that regular stretching reduced his risk of injury during sports.
The yoga class focused on deep stretching for the hips and hamstrings.

How to Use stretching

stretching for (prepositional phrase): Extending your body or limbs to reach or touch something, or to improve flexibility in a specific area. — "She was stretching for the top shelf to reach the cereal."
stretching out (phrasal verb): To extend one's body or limbs to their full length, often to relax or recover. — "The cat was stretching out lazily in the sun."

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